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THE FERRIS THOMPSON GATEWAY 



OUINVICENNIAL RECORD 

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Class of Eighty-Eight 

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY . 

1888—1913 




COMPILED BY THE CLASS SECRETARY 
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CONTENTS 

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Foreword 5 

Biographies 7 

Obituary Notices and Necrology 180 

A Reminiscence of our Twenty-fifth Reunion 191 

Class of 1888 Memorial Gift 211 

Statistics 214 

Directory of living members and ex-members 224 

Ex-members now associated with other Princeton classes 228 

Undergraduate Memorabilia 230 



FOREWORD 

Classmates of '88: 

This volume needs no introduction to you who have helped to 
make it ; and now that our happy reunion is a thing of the past, 
the whole affair might be summarized in a paraphrase of our old 
prep-school friend by saying, 

"We came" together, 
"We saw" each other, 

"We conquered" time and space with the enduring bond of 
true fellowship. 

As we separate again, may this book go with us to our various 
places, to serve not only as a memento of all our good times together, 
but also as a reminder of the continuing strength of friendships 
formed under that common influence which has inspired and guided 
our subsequent lives more than we can consciously realize. 

For the good accomplished, for the success achieved, for the 
world's work done by men of '88, let us give due and grateful credit 
to our beloved University, Princeton ! 

Ernest T. Carter, 

Class Secretary of '88. 



BIOGRAPHIES^ 

p =^ permanent address 
b = business address 
r = residence address 





1888 1913 

ROBERT STAUNTON ADAMS 

p b r AValdorf-Astcria Hotel, New York City. 

His father, Calvin Adams, shipowner and in the business of 
transportation by water, was born in Deer Island, Me., about 
1820-5, and died about 1870. About 1850 he married Julia Ingham, 
our classmate's mother, who was born in Saybrook, Conn., and 
died in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1901. 

Our classmate was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 14, 1866. 

Bob was prepared for college at Sedgwick Institute, Gt. Barring- 
ton, Mass., and the Brooklyn Polytechnic. He entered Princeton 
in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He sang in the Chapel Choir; 
was a member of the Sophomore Reception Committee, and Pres- 

*The biographies of members and ex-members appear together in 
alphabetical order. In the Directory members and ex-members are 
listed separately. 



ident of the Dramatic Association. He was also a member of 
Ivy and Clio and roomed at 8 West Middle W'itherspoon. After 
receiving his A.B. in 1888, from the "College of N. J.", as Bob 
very correctly describes Princeton of that date, he studied at the 
College of Physicians and Surgeons, N. Y., 1888 to 1891, and also 
in Leipzic and A'ienna. In 1891 he received the degree of A.M. 
from Princeton and that of M.D. from the College of Physicians 
and Surgeons. 

He has held the following positions : — 

House Surgeon, Presbyterian Hospital, June 1891-June 1893 
Resident Physician, N. Y. Foundling Hospital, June 1893-July 

1894 
Resident Physician, Hotel Champlain, June 1894-1904 
Assistant Physician, Waldorf-Astoria, 1 898-1908 
House Physician, Waldorf-Astoria, 1908 to the present time 
Assistant Professor of Diseases of Children, Cornell University 

Medical School, 1899-1902 
Physician in the Demilt Dispensary, Diseases of Children, 1895 

to the present time 

He is a member of the Congregational Church. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He was elected to the following: — 

County Medical Society, New York, 1896 

State Medical Society, 1901 

Hospital Graduates Club, 1898 
He is a member of the following: — 

Princeton Club, New York 

N. Y. Athletic Club, 1889 to date 

Ivy Club, Princeton 

Ardsley Club, Ardsley-on-Hudson 

Musurgia Glee Club, New York (active member) 

He is author of, "Klebs Loeffler Bacillus in healthy throats and in 
measles throats," New York Medical Journal, Sept. 1894, and 
"Obscure Rheumatic condition in children," read before the HosiMtal 
Graduates Club, Dec. 1909. 

His favorite recreations are golf, horseback riding and nuisic, 
vocal. 





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HORACE ANDERSON 



p b 176 Broadway, New York City. 

;- 53 Leighton Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. 

His father, William O. Anderson, merchant, was born at Clifton, 
Green Co., Ohio, March 18, 1839. On Sept. 2^, 1864, at Richmond, 
Indiana, he married our classmate's mother. Miss Zelpha Agnes 
McCorkle, who was born at Troy, Ohio, April 23, 1840. Mr. 
Anderson, senior, died at Clifton, Green Co., Ohio, April 13, 190S, 
but Mrs. Anderson is still living. 

Our classmate was born at Clifton, Green Co., Ohio, August 13, 
1866. On June 16, 1897, in the City of New York, he married Grace 
Olcott, daughter of John Milton Olcott, a graduate of De Pauw 
University, Class of 1856. They have had three children, all of 
whom are living: — 

Genevieve Olcott, born Oct. 30, 1898 

Helen Truesdell, born Sept. 27, 1901 

Phoebe King, born Jan. 14, 1903 

"The Athlete" was prepared for college at the Indianapolis High 
School and was with us the entire four years, from 1884 to 1888, 
graduating in the Third Group. He was a member of Clio and 
roomed at 19 South Middle Reunion. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied law at the Columbia Law School, New 
York, 1888-1890, and was admitted to the Bar of New York State. 

The practice of his profession as an attorney brought him into 

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association with the Title, Guarantee & Trust Co., of New York 
City, in which he has now for some time held the active and impor- 
tant ofifice of Assistant Secretar3^ 

He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 

In politics, he is an Independent. 

He is the author of various advertising pamphlets. 

His favorite recreation is gardening, v/hich, you will note, he 
mentions with some enthusiasm in the following letter. 

'Tt is harder for me to talk about myself now than it used to be 
the first term of Freshman year. This may be a good sign but it 
also accounts for my delay in sending you this requested letter. 

"There is not much of interest to others in my life since I left 
Princeton in 1888. I have a very happy and comfortable home in the 
suburbs of Yonkers, N. Y. We have three children — all girls — and 
the oldest, now 14, is expecting to enter Wellesley in a few years. 

"My work with the Title Guarantee & Trust Co., has proven inter- 
esting and is not without promise of future progress. 

"\Mien I entered Princeton, I am inclined to think that I expected 
a good deal more of myself than I did when I graduated, having 
taken on a cargo of modesty that has been a valuable asset ever since. 

"As I see it now I do not feel that I am filling any very large 
place in the world but the progress each year seems to be a little to 
the good and that is encouraging. 

"I find that my outside interests center largely in my flowers and 
vegetables although the reward in good health probably exceeds any 
other returns from my garden. 

"I shall look forward with pleasure to our reunion next June 
although the figures do indicate an a]:)proaching old age that I am 
m no hurry to see." 

GEORGE READE BALDWIN 

p b 804 Green St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, Thomas Dunn Baldwin, retired merchant, was born in 
1820 at Elmira, N. Y. and died there in 1872. In i860 he married 
Anna Elizabeth Reade, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Greene, N. Y., about 1840, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Elmira, X. Y., April 21, 1864. 



He was prepared for college at Phillips Exeter Academy. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in 1885 to enter Lehigh Uni- 
versity, from which he graduated as Mechanical Engineer in 1888. 
While at Princeton he was a member of Whig and roomed with 
Tom Parrott at 6 North Reunion. He received the degree of M.E. 
from Lehigh in 1888. 

He was an engineer with the Brush Electric Co., and with the 
Illinois Steel Co. ; later he held the position of Assistant Examiner 
in the U. S. Patent Office. Eor the last fifteen years he has been 
mostly occupied as an inventor, and is now manufacturing his own 
inventions. 

He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 

In politics he is Progressive. 

He passed examinations and became eligible for commission in 
the U. S. Navy during the Spanish War. 

His favorite recreation is boating. 





1888 1913 

JOHN WHITE BALLANTYNE 

p r Sialkot, India. 

His father, James Ballantyne, farmer, was born at Peebles, Scot- 
land, 1823, and died at Walton, N. Y., July 2, 1907. His mother, 
whose maiden name was Katherine White, was born at Andes, N. Y., 
1833, and is still living. 



Uiir classmate was born at Hamden, N. Y., Dvlarch 31, 1862. On 
Oct. 15, 1894, at Xenia, Ohio, he married Blanche Ada Collins, 
daughter of John Collins, a farmer. They have had six children, all 
of whom are living: — ■ 

Agnes Louise, born Sept. 5, 1895 

John Collins, born Oct. 11, 1898 

Janet Wallace, born Oct. 11, 1898 

Margaret Elinor, born Oct. 29, 1902 

Robert White, born Nov. 19, 1905 

Mary Katherine, born Dec. 24, 1906 

"Bally" was prepared for college at the Delaware Academy, 
Delhi, N. Y., and was with us the entire four years from 1884 to 
1888, graduating in the latter year. He was a member of Clio and 
roomed at 11 North Middle Reunion. He played on the University 
Football Team. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the 
Xenia Theological Seminary from 1888 to 1891, since which time he 
has been a minister of the Gospel. He was pastor of the United 
Presbyterian Church in Winfield, Iowa, from April r, 1891 to Sept. 
25, 1894, and since then has been a missionary at Sialkot, India. 

While he is a Republican in politics he writes that he would have 
voted for Woodrow W^ilson had he been in America. 

He writes that his favorite recreation since leaving Princeton has 
been tennis, but when he adds that it was "foot ball while in col- 
lege," how many of us will "turn our memories back?" 

"Bally" certainly bore off the palm for distance traveled to the 
Reunion and we all congratulated him and ourselves on the happy 
fitting in of his furlough, which he is spending at Xenia, O., with our 
twenty-fifth anniversary. 





i888 1913 

FREDERICK GRISWOLD BEEBE 

p r Cutchogue, Suffolk Co., N. Y. 

His father, the Rev. Clarence Hall Beebe, a Presbyterian preacher, 
was born Jan. 20, 1836, and died at Vernon, Oneida, Co., N. Y., 
Feb. I, 191 1. His mother, whose maiden name was Lucy Ann Gris- 
wold, was born at Vernon Centre, Oneida Co., N. Y.. Oct. 8, 1839, 
and is still living. 

Our classmate was born at Vernon Centre, N. Y., July 22, 1865. 
On Jan. 10, 1893, in New York City, he married Margaret McGrath, 
daughter of Andrew McGrath, a lumber dealer. They have had 
three children, all of whom are living: — 

Letitia Lucy, born Jan. 28, 1894 

Harold Griswold, born Oct. 2, 1900 

Norma McGrath, born Sept. 29, 1902 

"Beeb" was prepared for college at Cazenovia Seminary, Cazen- 
ovia, Madison Co., N. Y., and was with us the entire four years, 
from 1884 to 1888, graduating in the Third Group. He was a Clio 
Lynde debater in Senior year, and won the ist Prize Competitive 
Debate in Clio. During the first half of his course he roomed at 36 
S. Edwards, and during the second half at 2 North Reunion. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at 
the Union Theological Seminary from September of that year till 
May 1891, when he graduated. He was also occupied with post 



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graduate work at New York University from 1889 to 1892, in which 
latter year he received the degree of M.A. from Princeton. 

In 1892 he commenced his career as a minister of the Gospel. He 
held the position of Pastor's Assistant at the Scotch Presbyterian 
Church, New York, for the year 1891-1892. Since January 1893 he 
has been the Pastor of the Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, of which 
denommation he is, naturally, a member. 

In politics he is a Progressive. 

He writes that his favorite recreation is skating. 





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CHARLES NEWBOLD BLACK 

p b Care United Railroads of San Francisco, San Francisco, Cal. 
r University Club, San Francisco, Cal. 

His father, Charles Newbold Black, was a lawyer and a graduate 
of Pririceton, A.B., 1845 ; he died in New York City in 1887. His 
mother's maiden name was Mary K. Lawrence. She was born ui 
New York and died there in 1903. 

Our classmate was born in New York, March 16, 1867. In Oct. 
1892, at Ossining, N. Y., he married Louise W. Rose, who died 
some years later, leaving an only daughter, — Mary Louise, born July 
21, 1893. who is still living. 

"Captain" Black was prepared for college at the Everson School,. 



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New York City, and was with us the entire four years from 1884 
to 1888, graduating in the Third Group. He played on the Class 
Football Team. He was a member of Ivy Club and Clio, and roomed 
at II South East. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, 
he remained in Princeton and did postgraduate work in the School 
of Electrical Engineering, receiving from Princeton the degree of 
Electrical Engineer in 1890. 

His subsequent career as an electrical engineer has made him 
prominent in the traction world, as Vice-President and General 
Manager Kansas City Railway & Lighting Co., and as Vice-President 
and General Manager United Railroads of San Francisco. He is 
a member of the firm of Ford, Bacon & Davis, Electrical Engineer?,, 
of New York City. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

He belongs to the following clubs : — 

University Club, New York 

Princeton Club, New York 

University Club, San Francisco 

Bohemian Club, San Francisco 

Olympic Club, San Francisco ' 





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1913 



COLLINS PECHIN BLISS 

p b New York University, University Heights, New York City. 
r 2202 Andrews Ave., Bronx, New York City. 

His father, the Rev. John ColHns BHss, minister, was born at 
Florence, Ala., 1836. He received the degree of B.D. from Alle- 
gheny Seminary, and in 1876 the degree of D.D. from New York 
University. He died in New York City in 1908. 

His mother, whose maiden name was ]\Iary Newton Pechin, was 
born in Philadelphia, Pa.. 1839, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born at Carlisle, Pa., April 28, 1866. In 1898, 
at Cleveland, Ohio, he married Jessamine Coon, daughter of George 
W. Coon, a teacher and publisher. They have had four children, 
three of whom are living: — 

Margaret, born 1901 

Miriam Jessamine, born 1904 

Collins Pechin, Jr., born 1906, died 1907 

John Collins, born 1901 

"Reddy" was prepared for college at the Pingry School, Eliza- 
beth, N. J., and Leal's School, Plainfield, N. J., and was with us the 
entire four years from 1884 to 1888, graduating in the Third Group. 
He was a member of Whig and roomed at 7 East Witherspoon. He 
was a member of the University Lacrosse Team, and recalls the 
fact that he was leader of the first class prayer meeting. 



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After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the 
Columbia School of Mines from 1888 to 1891, receiving the degree 
of Ph.B. from Columbia in 1891. In the same year he received the 
degree of M.A. from Princeton. 

While in the School of Mines he did summer work in the office 
of McKim, Mead & White, Architects. Subsequently he held posi- 
tions in the Gregory Furnace Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1891-1893; 
Globe Iron Works Co., Cleveland, O., shipbuilders, 1893-1896; New 
York University, as Laboratory Assistant in Steam and Hydraulics, 
1896-1898. From 1896 to 1910 he was interested in construction 
work as Consulting Architect and Engineer, also as general con- 
tractor, on numerous buildings and other works. In 1898 he was 
appointed Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in New 
York University, which position he held until 1902, when he was 
advanced to full professorship of the same subject, which he still 
continues to hold. In addition to this he is Director of the Testing 
Laboratory of New York University. 

He is a member and trustee of the University Heights Presby- 
terian Church and also Superintendent of the Sunday School of this 
church, a position which he has held since 1900. 
In politics he is a Republican. 

He belongs to the following learned and professional societies, to 
which he was elected in the years given : — 

American Institute Mining Engineers, 1895 
American Society Mechanical Engineers, 1903 
Amer'can Society for Testing Materials, 1905 
Technical Board Aeronautical Society, 1910 
Besides being employed as an expert for private corporations in 
various suits at law, he holds the following positions of trust and 
honor : — 

Technical Expert for Manhattan Elevated Railway 
Technical Expert for Interborough Railway 
Technical Expert for New York Board of Water Supply 
Technical Expert for Dept. of Highways, Borough of Rich- 
mond 
He is a member of the Princeton Club of New York, the Univer- 
sity Heights Association, the Columbia School of Applied Science 
Alumni Association and the New York University Engineering 
Alumni Association. 



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While he is the author of various unpubHshed works on Steam, 
Hydrauhcs and Strength of Materials, his architectural authorship 
is more visibly attested by a number of buildings in and around New 
York. 

His favorite recreation is fishing from a canoe in the Temagami 
Forest Reserve, Northern Canada. { No wonder, "Reddy," when you 
gain strength enough there to carry home the fish story you told 
me, of catching a lake trout weighing 28 lbs. and measuring 43 in. 
in length, — and a kodak picture to prove it. Ed.) 

"Reddy" writes as follows : — 

"My interests at present are largely educational and particularly 
as applied to Engineering Education. 

"As Director of the University Testing Laboratories, it has been 
my lot to be associated with the development of several important 
products that were tested out by me, like the A^anadium Steels, of 
the American Vanadium Co., and some of the newer Aluminum 
Alloys, besides rather a close association several years back with 
the development of standard tests for the Building Department of 
this city, in relation to most of the materials of construction used 
in Engineering. 

"I would like to say a word about the part Princeton does not 
play in the field of Engineering. I have been much taken up of late 
with the (|uestion of the various courses given by difi"erent Universi- 
ties and the very apparent fact that due to the multiplicity of 
technical subjects, it is impossible to cover in any one four years' 
course all the ground in even one of the principal departments, as 
for example. Civil, Alechanical or Chemical Engineering. 

"I believe the time is coming when a decided reaction will take 
place in going back to fundamentals and giving a general course 
in Engineering leading to any one of the technical degrees, depend- 
ing on a man's pursuit after he has had some experience following 
graduation. 

"Princeton might play an important part in such a movement, 
particularly as she has not made any special place for herself in Civil 
Engineering, even to compare to New York University, and has 
done nothing in Mechanical Engineering. 

"With the present tendency not to specialize in the undergraduate 
work, she would have a grand chance to give a general degree, say 
that of B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) and be one of a couple of 

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others only, to anticipate what is bound to come. This is one of my 
hobbies and I would like to hear '88's educational members tackle 
some discussion along this line in June." 




EDGAR SUMNER BLISS 

p b Care Worthy Paper Co., Mittineague, Mass. 
r 153 Dartmouth Terrace, Springfield, Mass. 

His father, Theodore Bliss, a publisher, was born at Northamp- 
ton, Mass., 1822, and died in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1910. 

His mother, whose maiden name was Mary C. Wright, was born 
at Northampton, Mass., in 1824 and died at Springfield, Mass., in 

1895- 

Our classmate was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 16, 1867. 
At Northampton, Mass., in 1891, he married Jenny S. Gorham, 
daughter of Daniel D. Gorham. They have had five children, of 
whom four are living: — 

Arthur G., born Jan. 14, 1893 

Olive Ames, born Feb. 24, 1895 

Theodore, born June 27, 1896 

Robert G., born May 27, 1898, died Jan. 10, 1899 

Gorham, born Sept. 2, 190 1 

"Stumpy" was prepared for college at the Cornwall Heights 
School, and at Lawrenceville, N. J. He was with us the entire 

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four years from 1884 to 1888, graduating in the Third Group. He 
was a member of Wliig and roomed at 34 North Edwards. He 
received the degree of A.B. from Princeton in June 1888. 

Since that time he has been engaged in the manufacture of paper 
and is President and Treasurer of the Worthy Paper Co. He is also 
a trustee of the Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., and a direc- 
tor of MedHcott, Morgan Co. 

In poHtics he is a Republican. That he does not neglect his 
political duties as a citizen is evidenced by the fact that the occur- 
rence of the primaries for the Springfield city elections at the time of 
Allie's '88 dinner last November, prevented his attending the latter 
"auspicious occasion." 

He is a member of the following clubs : — 
Nayasset Club, Springfield, Mass. 
Amabelish Fish & Game Club, Quebec, Canada 

His favorite recreations are fishing and hunting. 

"Stumpy" writes that his residence in Massachusetts has, of 
necessity, prevented him from keeping in touch with Princeton af- 
fairs, and that all his boys are going to Harvard. 





1888 1913 

WILLIAM JAMES JARRARD BOWMAN 

p r 304 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, N. J. 
h J. L. Mott Co., Trenton, N. J. 



His father, Oliver Otis Bowman, manufacturer, was born in 
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Aug. 23, 1838. On June 14, 1864, he married 
Louisa Leuckel, our classmate's mother, who was born in Lehighton, 
Pa., Jan. 16, 1843. 

Our classmate was born in Mahanoy City, Pa., Aug. 27. 1865. 
On June 24, 1891, in Trenton, N. J., he married May Thorne, daugh- 
ter of William Collins Thorne, manufacturer. They have had three 
children all of whom are living: — 

Helen Louisa, born May 15, 1892 

Ethel, born June 5, 1894 

Eleanor, born Sept., 29, 1898 

"Billy" was prepared for college at State Model School, Trenton, 
N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated 1888. He 
roomed at 9 South Edwards. 

After receiving his C.E. from Princeton, 1888, he engaged in 
manufacturing business from date of graduation to present time. 
He is Third Vice-President and Superintendent of the J. L. Mott 
Co., Trenton, N. J., General Superintendent of the Trenton Fire 
Clay & Porcelain Co., and Director Robertson Art Tile Co., Morris- 
ville, Pa. 

He is a member of State St. M. E. Church, Trenton, N. J. 

In politics he is a Republican 

He is an Associate Member of the American Ceramic Society. He 
is also a member of the following boards : — 

Board of Directors of Young Men's Christian Association, 

Trenton, N. J. 
Board of Managers N. J. Children's Home Society 
Official Board of State St. M. E. Church, Trenton, N. J. 
and is a member of the following clubs : — 
Princeton Club of Trenton 
Trenton Country Club 

His favorite recreations are motoring and fishing. 




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ALEXANDER BRITTON 

ph Wilkins Building, 15 12 H. St., Washington, D. C. 

His father, Alexander Thompson Britton, lawyer, of Washing- 
ton, D. C, a B.A. of Brown University and M.A. of Columbia, was 
born in New York City, Dec. 29, 1835, and died in Washington 
July 7, 1899. In 1877 President Hayes appointed Air. Britton senior 
as a civilian Commissioner to codify the Public Land Laws. About 
1857, in Providence, R. I., he married INIary Wilcox, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Providence in 1836, and died in Washing- 
ton in 1867. 

Our classmate was born in Washington, D. C, Jan. i, 1867. On 
Oct. 23, 1889, in Washington, he married Louise Schneider Reed, 
daughter of William Bushrod Reed, merchant. They have had two 
children, both of whom are living: — 

Catharine, born March 27, 1891 

Margaret, born Dec. 9, 1896 

"Sandy" was prepared for college at Emerson Institute, Washing- 
ton, D. C. He entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in 1885. While 
with us he played on the Class Baseball Nine in Freshman year. 
After leaving Princeton, he entered the Law School of Columbian 
University at Washington, graduating in 1887 and receiving the 
degree of Bachelor of Law in that year. In 1888 he received the 
degree of LL.M. from the same institution. In June 1913 Princeton 
conferred upon him the A.B. degree as of the Class of 1888. He 



was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the District of 
'Cohunbia in 1888. 

On the completion of his education he entered his father's law 
firm, Britton & Gray, of which he is still a member. He has made 
land and corporation law his specialty and is well known as a prac- 
titioner before the Supreme Court of the United States and also the 
Supreme Court tribunal of the District of Columbia. 

Politically it has been said of him that "he takes an enthusiastic 
interest in local affairs of Washington and has been active in all 
movement making toward civic progress." 
He has been elected to the following : — 

American Academy of Political Science 

American Political Science Association 

Washington Board of Trade 

National Geographic Society 
He is also a member of the following: — 

Metropolitan Club of Washington 

University Club of Washington 

Chevy Chase Club of Washington 

Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club 

Capital Club 

Princeton Club of New York 

Princeton Alumni Association of the District of Columbia 



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DAVID DANDIE BROUGH 

p b 100 Summer St., Boston, Alass. 

His father, Alexander Brough, merchant, was born in Edinburgh, 
Scotland, 1833, and died in Providence, R. I., Sept. 1909. In 1858, 
he married Jane Ann Dandie, our classmate's mother, who was born 
in Perth. Scotland, 1837. and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 15, 1866. 

"Davy" was prepared for college at High School, Providence, R. I., 
and was with us the entire four years from 1884 to 1888, graduating 
in the Third Group. He was a member of Clio, and roomed at 8 
North Middle Reunion. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton, in 1888, he studied medi- 
cine at Harvard Medical School, 1888-1893, receiving his M.D. in 
that year. From 1891 to 1893 he was Surgical House Officer in the 
Boston City Hospital. He was also the Port Physician in Boston 
from 1 89 1 to 1896, and since that time has been Physician to the 
Health Dept. of Boston. 

Congregational is the church of his preference. 

He is an Independent in politics although his preference is 
Republican. 

He is a member of many medical societies, among them the 
following : — 

Boylston Medical Society of Harvard University, elected 1890 

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Boston Society Medical Sciences, elected 1897 
Mass. Association of Boards of Health, elected 1894 
Mass. Medical Society, elected 1893 
City Hospital Medical Club, elected 1893 

For one and a half years he was Diagnostician to the Cambridge, 
Mass., Board of Health, "and has been Consulting Physician to var- 
ious hospitals, and Physician (District) to Boston Dispensary from 
1907 to 1909. 

Of the following clubs he is a member: — 
Allston Golf Club 
Woodland Golf Club 
Press Club 

Mercantile Library Association 
As author he appears in numerous articles on the various in- 
fectious diseases, on formaldehyde gas and disinfection, and on 
tuberculosis, especially registration methods. 

Golf, billiards, bridge whist and autoniobiling are his favorite 
recreations. 

"Br-r-rux" was especially welcomed at the Reunion as one who 
had been seen by comparatively few of his classmates since gradua- 
tion, and no opportunity was missed to roll the r in his name with 
a resonant unction worthy of dear old General Karge. 



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CHARLES PERRY CAMPBELL 

p b 230 S. LaSalle Street., Chicago, J 11. 
r 9324 S. Robey Street, Chicago, 111. 

His father, David Croghan Campbell, real estate broker and 
banker and an A.M. of Princeton, was born Jan. 14, 1833, and is 
still living. In Centerville, Iowa, he married Mary Agnes Shonts, 
onr classmate's mother, who was born in Jamestown, Pa., Sept. 21, 
1847, ^"cl is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Centerville, Iowa, Oct. 6, 1867. On 
April 25, i88q, he married Julia Elizabeth Orr, daughter of Wm. 
Orr, lawyer, and Colonel of the 19th Indiana Regiment. They have 
had eight children, all of whom are living: — 

Lillie Margaret, born Feb. 7, 1890 

John David, born Aug. 19, 1891 

Marshall, born Dec. 10, 1895 

Mary Alice, born Nov. 3, 1897 

Josephine Orr, born June 14, 1899 

Charles Theodore, born Jan. 28, 1902 

Ruth Winifred, born Sept. 4, 1904 

Helen Lucile, born Feb. 23, 1908 

"Chas." was prepared for college at Washing! on, Iowa, and Mon- 
mouth, 111. He entered Princeton in Sept. 1887, and graduated in 



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He was first in the two-mile bicycle race in the Third Annual Fall 
Handicap at Princeton, 1887, and won other cups and medals in 
bicycle riding. He was a member of Whig and roomed in town, 
over Brown's Shoe Store. He received his A.B. from Princeton 
in 1888. 

After leaving college he engaged in business as a banker and real 
estate broker. 

The church of his preference is the United Presbyterian. 





1888 1913 

ERNEST TROW CARTER 

pr 150 W. 58th St., New York City 

Summer residence — Wallack Point, Stamford, Conn. 

His father, Aaron Carter, manufacturing jeweler, was born in 
Newark, N. J., Jan. 17, 1817, and died in Orange, N. J., Jan. 31, 
1902. On Oct. I, 1856, in New York City, he married Sarah Swift 
Trow, our classmate's mother, who was born at Andover, Mass., 
Aug. 22, 1835, and is still living. 

Your classmate "Ernie," was born at Orange, N. J., Sept. 3, 1866. 
On Sept. 29, 1 89 1, in New York City, he married Laura Hoe, daugh- 
ter of Robert Hoe, printing press manufacturer. They have had 
three children, all of whom are living: — 

Laura Hoe, born March 13, 1899 

Roger Ernest, born May 13, 1901 

Elizabeth Woodbridge, born April 15, 1906 



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The subject of this impersonal sketch was prepared for college at 
Sedgwick School. Great Barrington, Mass., and by a private tutor, 
1 883- 1 884. He entered Princeton 1884 and graduated 1888, in the 
Second Group, being assigned an honorary oration at graduation 
for excellence in Philosophy. He was a member of the University 
Track Team in Sophomore year and won several first and second 
prizes in the one-mile and half-mile runs in the Princeton Caledonian 
Games ; sang on the Glee Club four years, leading it and the Chapel 
Choir in Senior year; President of the Class in Sophomore year 
and Chairman of the Sophomore Reception Committee. In Fresh- 
man year elected Class Historian, but resigned before any harm 
done; Secretary of the Athletic Association (track) in Junior year; 
member of Class Day Committee ; of Clio and Ivy Club, and roomed 
in 9 West Middle Witherspoon in Freshman year, the remaining 
three years in 8 West Middle Witherspoon. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied law at 
the Columbia Law School, New York City, 1888-1891. He also 
took a course in public law at the Columbia School of Political 
Science, 1888-1889, receiving from it an A.M., in course, 1889. He 
was admited to the Bar of New York in 1891 and practised law for 
one year ; worked a small orange ranch and was instructor in music 
at the Thacher School, Nordoff, California, 1892-1894; studied 
musical composition in Berlin, Germany, 1894-1898, and was 
Organist of the American Church in Berlin, 1897-1898; Lecturer on 
Music, Organist and Choirmaster at Princeton University, 1899- 
1901, since which time he has been engaged in nuisical work in New 
York City, composing, editing, arranging and directing. 

Member of the Presbyterian Church and a deacon of the Madison 
Square Presbyterian Church of New York City since 1902. 

In politics, Independent Democrat. Has worked in various capaci- 
ties in political campaigns conducted by the Citizens L^nion of New 
York City and is at present a member of its City Committee. 

Served in the Militia as private in Company L. (Princeton), 
Second Regiment, N. G. N. J., 1900-1901. 

Membership in professional and miscellaneous organizations as 
follows : — 

Association of the Bar of the City of New York, since 1892 
Musical Mutual Protection Union of New York, since i^ 

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Fraternal Association of Musicians of New York, since 1911 

N. Y. State Music Teachers' Association, since 191 1 

Manuscript Society of New York (V.P.), 1901-1906 

Tonkiinstler Society of New York and Brooklyn, 191 1- 

Philharmonic Society of New York ("annual member") 

A Founder of the Century Opera Co. of New York, 1913 

American Forestry Association 

Association for the Protection of the A.dirondacks (Trustee) 

American Museum of Natural History 

American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society 

Presbyterian Union of New York 

Member of the following clubs : — • 
University Club of New York 
Princeton Club of New York 
City Club of New York 

Adirondack League Club of New York (Trustee 1900-1907) 
The Bohemians (New York Musicians' Club) 
Musicians Club of New York 
Nassau Club of Princeton 
Ivy Club of Princeton 
Stamford Yacht Club 

Author of various musical compositions. 

His favorite recreation is life in the woods, with fishing and 
hunting accompaniment. 



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I««« I9I3 

RUSSELL CARTER 

p y ;i,Tf Park Street, Montclair, X. J. 
^ 156 Fifth Ave., Xew York City. 

His father, Theodore Russell Carter, merchant (firm of Carter, 
Stewart & Co., New York), was born in Bethel, Me., July 12, 1827, 
and died in Montclair, X^. J., Jan. 8, 1902 On Dec. 24, 1857, in 
Muscatine, Iowa, he married Sarah Hawk Berdine, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Trenton, X. J., Oct. 2, 1837. She died 
in Muscatine, Iowa, May 2'j, 1890. 

Our classmate was born in ^Montclair, X. J., March 26, 1867. 
On May 18, 1896, he married Jean Maxwell Hunter, daughter of 
Adam Hunter, manufacturer of monuments. They have had five 
children, of whom three are living: — 

Theodore Hunter, born April 7, 1899, died Aug. 12, 1907 

Margaret, born July 29, 1900, died Jan. 12, 1902 

Mary Duncan, born March 30, 1903 

Helen Maxwell, born March 22, 1905 

Russell, Jr., born Aug. 30, 1908 

"Rusty" was prepared for college at the Montclair Public School, 
and was with us the entire four years from 1884 to 1888, graduating 
in the Second Group. He was assigned an honorary oration at 
graduation for general excellence ; was second Baird Prizeman and 
also won first prize in Senior speaking. He was a member of the 



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Class Baseball Nine and won the college tennis championship. He 
sang in the Chapel Choir; was a member of Clio, clubbed at Van 
Dyne's and roomed in 7 South West. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he taught for 
two years and was with a New York firm in interior decorations 
for two years. For 17 years, from 1893 to 19 10, he was a glove 
manufacturer in Gloversville, N. Y., and since 1910 he has been the 
Assistant Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presby- 
terian Church in the U. S. A. 

He is a member of and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He is a member of the Princeton Alumni Association of Montclair. 

Tennis is his favorite recreation. 




1913 
CHARLES CUMSTON CHADBOURN 

p h r Wilmington N. C. 

His father, James Harman Chadbourn, lumber manufacturer, once 
a school teacher, was born in Sanford, Me., Feb. 22, 1822, and died 
Feb. 12, 1902. On Nov. 18, 1858, in Philadelphia, Pa., he married 
Mary Ann Bluxome, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Boston, Mass., Jan. 25, 1832, and died at Wilmington, N. C, Feb. 
1908. 

Our classmate was born in Wilmington, N. C, May 3, 1866. On 
Jan. 5, 1907, in Wilmington, N. C, he married Rosa Ashe McPher- 

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son. daughter of James B. McPherson. They have had one child, 
Charles Cumston. Jr., born Oct. 19, 1909, still living. 

"Chad" was prepared for college at Exeter, N. H. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and left in Dec. 1885. He roomed in Wither- 
spoon. 

Since leaving Princeton he has engaged in lumber manufacture, 
the real estate business and banking. He is Vice-President and 
Treasurer of the Chadbourn Lumber Co., Wilmington, N. C. ; a 
Bank Director and holds also the following positions : — 
Vice-President Fidelity Trust & Development Co. 
Director Citizens Building & Loan Association 
Director Rural Building & Loan Association 
Director Taxi Type Writer Co. 
The church of his preference is the Protestant Episcopal. 
In national politics he is a Republican and a Democrat in local 
affairs. 

He is a member of the following clubs : — 
Cape Fear Club 
Carolina Yacht Club 
He writes that his favorite recreation is "playing with my boy." 





1888 1913 

JAMES ROBB CHURCH 

p Care Surgeon General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C. 

His father, Alonzo W'ebster Church, lawyer, was born in Athens, 
Ga., Feb. 16, 1829. From the L^niversity of Georgia he received the 

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degrees of A.B. and A.M. He died in Newark, N. J., Aug. 23, 
1909. He married Mary Ann Robbins, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Lime Rock, Conn., June 28, 1844, and died in Lakeville, 
Conn., Oct. 17, 1897. 

Our classmate was born in Chicago, 111., Oct. 11, 1866. On Dec. 
9, 1903, in New London, Conn., he married Beulah Maud Boss, 
daughter of Charles Dickerson Boss, manufacturer. They have had 
two children, both living: — 

Susan, born Dec. 20, 1904 

Mary, born Feb. 8, 1909 

"Kalos" was prepared for college at Young's School, "Emerson 
Institute," Washington, D. C. He entered Princeton in 1884 and 
graduated in 1888. He was elected Captain of the Lacrosse team 
1888; played on the University Football team; was Treasurer 
Nassau Literary Magazine 1888 and Presentation Orator on Class 
Day. He was a member of Whig and roomed at 3 South Reunion. 
He won the middle-weight Cane Spree against both '87 and '89. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 he studied medi- 
cine at Columbian Medical School, Washington, D. C, 1888-1890 
and 1891-1893, receiving the degree of M.D. in the latter year. In 
1902 he received from Princeton the degree of A.M. From 1893 
to 1898 he was a practitioner of medicine. In 1898 he served as 
First Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon First U. S. Vol. Cavalry 
throughout the Spanish War and was awarded the Medal of Honor 
by the Congress in Jan. 1905, "for most distinguished gallantry in 
action at Las Guasimas, Cuba, June 24, 1898, in voluntarily and 
unaided carrying several seriously wounded men from the faring line 
to a secure position in the rear, in each instance being subjected to 
a very heavy fire, and great exposure and danger ; while serving as 
First Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon First U. S. Vol. Cavalry." 
He has been in the Medical Corps U. S. Army since Dec. 12, 1898 
and at present holds the rank of Major. 

He is a member of a number of medical societies both English and 
Spanish. 

He holds membership in the following clubs : — 
Princeton Club, New York 
Army & Navy Club, Washington, D. C. 
Cumberland Club, Portland, Me. 



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American Club, Havana, Cuba 
Thames Club, New London, Conn. 
Cannon Club, Princeton, N. J. (Honorar}') 
He is author of "University Football," also of numerous maga- 
zine articles and technical papers. 

His favorite recreations are fishing, shooting and golf. 
"Bob," with his usual modesty, writes as follows: "I have noth- 
ing to write that would interest or enlighten anyone. I am an Army 
Officer, about whom the average citizen knows and cares as much 
(in time of peace) as he does for the Fourth Dimension. I work 
hard, go where I am sent, try to regard the welfare of others rather 
than mine own, make rather narrow resources keep me out of debt 
and give what they can to my family, and finally endeavor to be 
'laetus in sorte mea.' I am trying to be square ; that's all." 

BERTRAM DAWSON COLEMAN 

p b r Lebanon, Pa. 

His father, G. Dawson Coleman, engaged in the iron business, 
married Dollie Norris Brown, our classmate's mother. Both parents 
are living. 

Our classmate was born in Lebanon. Pa., Dec. 2t^, 1865. On June 
6, 1889, in Sing Sing, New York, he married Anne Mason Churchill. 
They have had two children, both of whom are living: — 

George Dawson, born May 18, 1890 

Anne Mason Churchill, born Nov. 28, 1892 

"Dawdie" was prepared for college at Hill School, 1878-1879, and 
at Brown School, Philadelphia. He entered Princeton in 1884 ^^'^ 
left us at the end of Freshman year. He played on the Class 
Football Team while with us. He roomed at 13 East Witherspoon. 

From 1889 to the present time he has been engaged in the iron 
business. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He gives his favorite recreation as, "Having a good time." 

"Dawdie" writes that his son, George Dawson, is now at Prince- 
ton, a member of the Class of 19 13. 



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i888 1913 

HECTOR WILLIAM COWAN 

phr Hobart, N. Y. 

His father, Hector Cowan, farmer, was born in Hobart, N. Y., 
Oct. 2, 1824, and died in the same town July 4, 1878. On Nov. 5, 
1 85 1, he married Helena Jane Rich, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in South Kortright, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1832, and died in Hobart, 
N. Y., March 9, 1906. 

Our classmate was born in Hobart, N. Y., July 12, 1863. On 
June 30, 1892, in Jamestown, N. Y., he married Annie Louise 
Smith, daughter of Edmund B. Smith, real estate dealer, who had 
studied three years at Williams College, but received no degree. 
They have had seven children, all of whom are living: — 

Hector Edmund, born July 2, 1893 

Walre Grii^n, born June 26, 1895 

Helen Louise, born Aug. 2, 1897 

John Mark, born April 26, 1900 

Frances Pettit, born Nov. 25, 1902 

Annie Smith, born Aug. 9, 1905 

William Howard, born May 9, 1908 

Hector was prepared for college at Delaware Academy, Delhi, 

N. Y. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 

was Vice-President of the class in Sophomore year and member of 

the Class Day Committee. He played on the University Football 



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team; was a member of Clio and roomed at 9 North Middle 
Reunion. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at 
Princeton Seminary from 1888 to 1891 graduating in the latter year. 
He was pastor of Hope Church, St. Joseph, for two years, 1891- 
1893. In 1893 he accepted the Chair of Physical Culture and Chapel 
Director in the State University of Kansas, at Lawrence. He 
remained here four years and then became pastor of Spring Hill 
and Stanley, Kansas, 1897- 1898. From 1898 to 1903 he was pastor 
of the Presbyterian Church in Gardner, Kan. He preached one 
year in Bethesda Church, Buffalo, N. Y., and held the Chair of 
Physical Culture in Potsdam Normal for two years, 1904-1906. In 
1906 he bought a farm at Hobart where he has since lived. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he was a Republican up till last year. Bull Moose 
at present, but voted for Wilson for President. 

He is a member of the Citizens Association of Hobart, N. Y. 

His favorite recreation is "running a milking machine." 

He writes: "In regard to myself since my graduation, would 
say that my life has been somewhat of a varied one; having put in 
about an ecjual amount of time in trying to feed the soul, in building 
up the physical and at present in furnishing pure milk to help keep 
body and soul together. Have had somewhat of the ups and downs 
of life but have so far been able to keep the wolf from the door. 
Am trying to raise a family of seven children, the oldest being at 
present in Princeton and hope that some of the others at least may 
have the great good fortune to go there also. 

"Hope to be at the Reunion in June." 



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1913 



WINTHROP MORE DANIELS 

p r 210 Mercer Street, Princeton, N. J. 
h State House, Trenton, N. J. 

His father, Edwin A. Daniels, manufacturer, was born in Frank- 
lin, Mass., Dec. 27, 1830, and died in Dayton, O., Aug. 1910. He 
married Mary B. Kilburn, our classmate's mother, who was born 
in Lunenburg, Mass., Aug. 12, 1834, and died in Dayton, O., Sept. 
1911. 

Our classmate was born in Dayton, O., Sept. 30, 1867. On Oct. 
12, 1898, in Montville, Conn., he married Joan Robertson, daughter 
of Carmichael Robertson, manufacturer. They have had one child, 
Robertson Balfour, born Aug. 7, 1900. 

"Win" was prepared at Private Preparatory School, Dayton, O. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated 1888 in the First 
Group, being awarded the Valedictory at Commencement. He was 
Lynde Debate Prizeman, Editor Nassau Literary Magazine and the 
Philadelphian, won the Freshman First Honor Prize and various 
Hall prizes. He was President of the Class in Junior and Senior 
years and Treasurer in Sophomore year. He was also Chairman of 
the Conference Committee. He was a member of Whig, clubbed 
at Priest's and roomed at I and H, University Hall. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied as a 
graduate student at Princeton 1888- 1890, and the following year at 



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Leipzig University, Germany. In 1890 he received from Prince- 
ton the degree of A.M. He has held the following positions : — 

1891-1892 Instructor in Economics, Wesleyan University, Mid- 

dletown, Conn. 
1892-1895 Asst. Professor Political Economy, Princeton Uni- 
versity 
1895-1911 Professor Political Economy, Princeton University 
Since 191 1 Lecturer in Political Economy, Princeton University 
1912 Lecturer in Public Finance, Columbia University 
At various times, especially in summer, from 1904 to 1909, he was 
editorial writer on the New York Evening Post. Since May i, 
191 1, he has been a member of the New Jersey Board of Public 
Utility Commissioners. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he has been active as a Progressive Democrat in recent 
years, serving as a member of the County Committee and otherwise. 
He was Secretary and Treasurer of The American Economic 
Association from 1905 to 1908. 

He is a member of Nassau Club, Princeton, N. J. 
He is the author of "Elements of Public Finance" (H. Holt, 
1898), also of various articles in The Atlantic Monthly and The 
(N.Y.) Nation. 
His favorite recreation is stream fishing. 



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i888 1913 

JAMES SEGUIN DE BENNEVILLE 

p b r 26 D Bluff, Yokohama, Japan. 

His father, James Seguin de Benneville, Physician and Surgeon 
nth Penn. Reserves, was born in Branchtown, Pa., June 19, 1824, 
and died in Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1866. He had received the degree 
of M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. On March 23, 1863, 
in Philadelphia, he married Marian Greenough, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Sunbury, Pa., April 13, 1829, and died in 
Philadelphia, Pa., July 9, 1897. 

Our classmate was born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 12, 1867. On 
Dec. 8, 1901, in Yokohama, Japan, he married Masa Inami, daughter 
of Inami Kumejiro. They have had five children, of whom three 
are living: — 

Shigeio (George) Inami, born Nov. 8, 1902 
lyemasa (James) Inami, born June 2t^, 1904, died Jan. 23, 1909 
Marian Greenough, born Feb. 17, 1907, died Jan. 8, 1909 
Marion James, born April 21, 191 1 
Daniel Seguin, born Jan. 16, 1913 
The "Baron" was prepared for college at Dr. J. W. Paries' 
"Classical Institute," Philadelphia, Pa. He entered Princeton in 
1883 and graduated in 1888. He was a member of Clio for one 
year and roomed at 2 West Witherspoon. 

Since receiving his A.B. from Princeton, 1888 he has followed 
the profession of Analytical Chemist. 

The church of his preference is the Protestant Episcopal. 

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In politics he is an Independent Republican. 
He has been member of the following societies: — 
American Chemical Society 1893-1909 circa 
American Institute Mining Engineers 1 895-1909 circa 
American Philosophical Society since 1895 circa 
American Association Advancement of Science 1893- 1907 circa 
Academy Natural Sciences Philadelphia 1890-1900 circa 
Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1890-1900 circa 
Societe Chemique de Paris 1 893-1909 circa 
British Iron and Steel Institute 1893-1909 circa 
Franklin Institute 1889-1907 circa 
He is also a member of the following : — 
Society of the Cincinnati in Xew Jersey 
Society of Colonial Wars in Pennsylvania 
Society of the Sons of the Revolution in Pennsylvania 
Military Order of the Loyal Legion 
He is the author of papers in the Journal of the American Chem- 
ical Society 1893-1897, and in the Journal of the British Iron and 
Steel Institute 1895-1897. He has also written the following works 
on Japanese subjects: Sakurambo, More Japonico, and Saito 
Musashi-bo Benkei. 

The "Baron," in response to a recjuest for some additional word 
to the Class, gives the following terse but significant advice, — 
"Build up a big navy, and have it ready for instant use." 

The above was written some time before the acute California- 
Japan excitement of 1913. Writing later, May 5, 1913, the "Baron" 
begins as follows : — 

"When I wrote my little line on the list of (juestions forwarded, 
I condensed the experience of the past half dozen years, with small 
idea that a few weeks was going to treat us to the sight of a nation 
in hysterics. In fact, anything emanating from California (the 
land of gold) has much the effect on the Japanese of a Becham pill." 
Expanding u]^on his original text, de Benneville then gives a most 
complete and interesting account of his observations and conclu- 
sions on this subject. 

The letter, when deciphered from his close handwriting and typed 
runs over nine pages. Otherwise it should appear in full, portraying 
as it does the views of a keen observer and a very patriotic x\merican 
wdio has had exceptional advantages for studying the Japanese viev,^- 

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point at first hand. Billy Harts read the letter with great interest 
and said he would be glad of a copy to file in Washington. 

Its main points may be summarized as follows : 

The Japanese outcry against the laws recently passed by California 
is not justified by her own treatment of foreigners in respect of land- 
owning and naturalization. 

This was merely one evidence of an antagonism to our country 
which has its basis in the belief of the Japanese that the national 
policies of the two countries are inherently antagonistic and irrecon- 
cilable. In his opinion many Japanese believe that a final settlement 
can come only through a resort to "the last means," for which they 
await a favorable opportunity. He concludes therefore, that the one 
thing to keep the peace is "the preponderating naval power of the 
United States and its ability to place that power in the Pacific." 





1888 1913 

HUGH TROWBRIDGE DOBBINS 

p r Colusa, Colusa, Co., Calif. 

His father, Rev. Hugh Hillis Dobbins, minister of Presbyterian 
Church, was born in Poland, O., April 13, 1833. and died Jan. 17, 
1913. He received the degree of B.A. from Washington & Jefiferson 
in 1858, and later the degree of D.D. On July 12, 1865, in Jackson, 
Calif., he married Mary Eloise Trowbridge, our classmate's mother, 
who was born in New Albion, Mich., Nov. 22, 1843, ^^'^^ di^d in 
Berkeley, Calif., Sept. 6, 1912. 



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Our classmate was born in Jackson, Calif., Aug. 13, 1866. On 
April II, 1895, in Berkeley. Calif., he married Roberta Tomlin 
Lloyd, daughter of Lewis Marshall Lloyd, lawyer. They have had 
four children, all of whom are living : — 

Hugh Lloyd, born Dec. 31, 1895 

Ruth Roberta, born Dec. 25, 1896 

Lewis Trowbridge, born June 10, 1904 

Edwin Leslie, born Oct. 5, 1905 

"California" was prepared for college by his father and at Dr. 
Matthews' School, San Francisco, one year. He entered Princeton 
1884 and graduated 1888 in the First Group. He was awarded the 
Latin Salutatory and Classical Fellowship. He was Speaker in 
Whig Hall and roomed at 10 North East. 

After receiving his B.A. from Princeton, 1888, he remained there 
one year for post-graduate work. He studied at San Francisco 
Theological Seminary 1889-1890; Princeton Theological Seminary 
1 890- 1 892, winning the New Testament Fellowship in the latter 
year; and the University of Berlin, Germany, 1893-1894. In 1890 
he received the degree of M.A. from Princeton. 

He is a minister and member of the Presbyterian Church and has 
been Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Sacramento from April 1903 
to the present time. 

In politics he is Democratic-Republican. He is State Trustee of 
the Anti-Saloon League, and as such headed a successful County 
anti-saloon fight. 

His favorite recreation is trout fishing. 

He writes to the Class as follows: "The passing years deepen 
the conviction in me that it is a great privilege to be living in this 
particular age. The progressive conquest of the forces of nature 
to man's use ; the discoveries of medical science ; the larger measure 
of industrial justice; the social awakening generally, with its quick- 
ening of conscience and the great extension of the spirit of brother- 
hood ; these things ought to make any one glad to be alive. The 
thing supremely worth while, it seems to me. is to have some per- 
sonal share in the truly progressive movements whose object is to 
make it easier for men to do right and harder to do wrong ; to 
make life mean more to everyone. 

"My devotion to California is as unshaken as ever ; I can't un- 
derstand why so many of you fellows will persist in living in the 

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'effete East'; but perhaps the 191 5 Fair will convince a lot of good 
Princetonians of the error of their ways. We would certainly like 
to have you here. 

■'It is still very uncertain whether I shall be able to make the trip 
across the country to be with you at the reunion ; but my thoughts 
will be with you in any case, and I shall look forward with eagerness 
to the reports that our Secretary is gathering. 

"With best wishes for you all, 

Yours sincerely, 

Hugh Trowbridge Dobbins." 

Most happily and fortunately for himself and his classmates, 
Dobbins was appointed a delegate to the General Assembly of the 
Presbyterian Church of the U. S. A., which met in Atlanta, Ga., in 
May of this year. This made it easy for him to attend the Reunion 
and we were all delighted to have him with us from start to finish. 

WILLIAM ROSS DOWNING 

In 1903. Dwight, Neb. Farming and Stock Breeding. 
Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, Sept. 1886. 
No reply to circulars of 1908 and 191 3. 





1888 iyi3 

LIVINGSTON FARRAND 

p b Columbia University, New York City. 
r Englewood, N. J. 

His father, Samuel Ashbel F'arrand, Headmaster Newark (N. J.) 

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Academy, was born June 4, 1830, and died in South Orange, N. J., 
Nov. 7, 1908. He received the degree of A.M. from Princeton, 
Williams and New York University, and that of Ph.D. from Prince- 
ton 1879. On Aug. 16, 1859, he married Louise W^ilson, our class- 
mate's mother, who was born in Millstone, N. J., Aug. 25, 1836, and 
is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Newark, N. J., June 14, 1867. On 
Feb. I, 1901, in New York City, he married Margaret Carleton, 
daughter of William Turnham Carleton. They have had five children, 
all of whom are living: — 

Margaret Propert, born Nov. 30, 1901 

Louisa Wilson, born Dec. 10, 1902 

John, born IMay 5, 1904 

Mary Dalton, born June 9, 1907 

Robert Kitchel, born Aug. 2, 1908 

"Mabel" was prepared for college at Newark (X. J.) Academy. 
He entered Princeton 1884 and graduated 1888 in the Third Group, 
being awarded an Honorary Oration at Commencement. He was 
Editor Bric-a-Brac ; Business Manager Princetonian and member of 
Conference Committee, and of the Class Day Committee. He won 
second prize as Freshman Essayist in Clio, and was a Junior Orator. 
He was a member of Clio and roomed at 26 South Edwards. After 
receiving his A.B. from Princeton, 1888, he studied at College of 
Physicians and Surgeons, New York ; Cambridge L^niversity, Eng- 
land ; and University of Berlin, Germany. In 1891 he received the 
degree of A.M. from Princeton and in the same year the degree of 
ALD. from Columbia. 

He has been a member of the Faculty of Columbia L^niversity 
since 1894, serving successively as Instructor, Adjunct Professor 
and, since 1902, as full Professor of Anthropology. Since 1905 to 
the present time, he has been Executive Secretary of the National 
Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and since 
1912 Editor of the American Journal of Public Health. 

"Mabel," describes his politics and political activities as "varied." 

He is a member of many societies, among them the following: — 
American Psychological Association 
American Anthropological Association 
American Ethnological Society 
American Folk Lore Society 

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American zA.ssociation for the Advancement of Science 
New York Academy of Science 
Washington Academy of Science 
American Statistical Association 

National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuber- 
culosis 
American Public Health Association 
American Climatological Association 
He is also a member of the Princeton and University Clubs, 
New York. 

He is the author of various articles, monographs and books on 
anthropological, psychological and public health subjects. 





1888 1913 

JOHN FIELDHOUSE FENTON 

p r Metuchen, N. J. 

His father, John F. Fenton, superintendent, was born Dec. 1840, 
and died in Trenton, N. J., Jan. 1899. In Aug. 1862, at Walsall, 
England, he married EUzabeth Bates, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Walsall, England, 1836, and died in Trenton, N. J., 
June 1900. 

Our classmate was born in Walsall, England, May 24, 1863. On 
May 5, 1892, in Worcester, Mass., he married Elizabeth Butler, 
daughter of Thomas Butler, Mechanical Engineer. They have three 
children : — 



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Paul F., bom Nov. 15, 1898 

Arnold A., born Sept. 19, 1901 

Elizabeth P., born Nov. 25, 1906 

"Fieldmause" was prepared for college at the New Jersey State 
Model School. He entered Princeton 1883 and graduated 1888 in 
the Third Group. He was a member of Clio and roomed at 2 North 
Reunion. After receiving his B.A. from Princeton, 1888, he studied 
at General Theological Seminary 1 888-1 891, and Columbia Univer- 
sity 1889-1891, receiving an M.A. from Columbia in 1890 and a 
Ph.D. from the same university in 1891. In 1893 he received a B.D. 
from General Theological Seminary. 

From 1891 to 1895 he was Rector of Christ Church, Palmyra, 
N. J.; from 1895 to 1898 Assistant in Trinity Church, Moorestown, 
N. J. ; and from 1899 to the present time he has been Rector of St. 
Luke's Church, Aletuchen, N. J. 

He has been Examining Chaplain of the Diocese of New Jersey 
from 1895 to the present time and is, naturally, a member of the 
Episcopal Church. 

His favorite recreation is walking. 





1888 1 913 

ARTHUR DANIEL FORST 

p y 73 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, N. J. 
h Alorrisville, Bucks County, Pa. 

His father, Daniel Parry Forst, wholesale gi.'ocer, was born in 
May 1822, and died in Trenton, N. J., May 9, 1887. He married 

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Emeline Rosamond Murray, our classmate's mother, who was born 
Jan. 1828, and died in Trenton, N. J., June 15, 1880. 

Our classmate was born in Trenton, N. J., May 21, 1866. On 
March 2y, 1889, at Trenton, N. J., he married Ella Mason Thorne, 
daughter of Wm. Collin Thorne. They have had three children, all 
of whom are living : — 

Daniel Parry, born June 16, 1890 

Dorothy, born Oct. 15, 1894 

Arthur D., Jr., born Jan. 4, 1900 

"Artie" was prepared for college at Columbia Grammar School, 
New York City. He entered Princeton 1884 and left in 1888, three 
weeks before Commencement. He was a member of the Univer- 
sity Tug of War Team and a substitute on the Class Football Team 
in Sophomore year. He roomed at 15 North Edwards. 

After leaving Princeton in 1888, he entered business and is nov/ 
President and Treasurer of the Robertson Art Tile Co., and Treas- 
urer of the Forst-Richey Building (Inc.), Trenton, N. J. He is a 
director in the First National Bank, Trenton Savings Fund Society, 
and Mutual Building Loan Association. 

He is a member of the Board of Managers Wm. McKinley 
Memorial Hospital, and the N. J. State Hospital for the Insane, 
both in Trenton, N. J., and is a director in the Young Men's 
Christian Association of the same city. 

He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

For five years he was a member of the Trenton Public Park Com- 
mission. 

He is President of the Trenton Country Club, Vice-President of 
the Trenton Club, and a member in the followhig : — ■ 
Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club 
Nassau Club of Princeton, N. J. 
Princeton Club of Trenton, N. J. 
Princeton Club of New York 
Republican Club of Trenton, N. J. 
American Ceramic Society 

His favorite recreations are golf, fishing and hunting. 

"Artie" writes that his son D. Parry Forst graduated from Prince- 
ton University, June 1912, degree A.B., and is now associated with 
him in business. 

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1913 



WILLIAM HOLMES FORSYTH 

p b 320 West Ohio Street, Chicago, 111. 
r 1 3 16 Ritchie Place, Chicago, 111. 

His father, Henry Hazlett Forsyth, retired, was born in Louis- 
ville, Ky., Nov. II, 1828, and is still living. He left college before 
graduating. On April 24, 1862, in Chicago, 111., he married Mary 
Blaikie Hoge, our classmate's mother, who was born in Philadelphia, 
Pa., April 6, 1837, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 13, 1867. On 
Sept. 10, 1904, in Evanston, 111., he married Marion Smith, daugh- 
ter of Gilbert Ames Smith. They have had one child, William 
Holmes, Jr., born May 21, 1906, and still living. 

"Freshie" was prepared at the University School, Chicago, 111., and 
tutored by Mr. A'an Dyke of Princeton. He entered Princeton 1882, 
and graduated 1888 in the Second Group, being awarded the Hon- 
orary Oration in Modern Languages at Commencement. He was 
Treasurer of the Nassau Literary Magazine, and won Second Prize 
as Junior Essayist. He was a member of Whig and roomed at 30 
University Hall. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton, 1888, he entered business. 
He held the position of Vice-President and Treasurer of the Forsyth 
Bros. Co., and in 1899 became Secretary and General Alanager of 



the Curtain Supply Co. He is also a director in three or four other 
fcompanies. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He is Treasurer of several organizations. 
He is also a member of the following: — 
University Club, Chicago 
Union League Club, Chicago 
Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest, 111. 
University Club, New York 
Princeton Club, New York 
Princeton Club, Chicago 
His favorite recreation is golf. 

He writes : 'Tn reply to your suggestion of something personal, 
I confess to feeling somewhat 'flabbergasted' at presuming to dig 
down into the recesses of my 'individualism' and spread them open 
to the gaze of even my classmates. There should be no deduction 
from this remark as to any fear of such disclosure, but it should 
be laid at the door of modesty ( ?). 

"Frankly, there is very little to say. After graduating I went into 
the manufacturing business with my older brother, the first articles 
of manufacture being one or two hardware specialties. About 1890 
we began to manufacture some articles for railroad use, and from 
that time on to the present I have been actively interested in 
the manufacture of railway supplies. In 1899 the Forsyth Bros. 
Co., the corporate name of our old concern, sold out their curtain 
business to the Curtain Supply Co., and after due pressure (?) I 
accepted the position of Secretary and General Manager of that 
concern and have held that position ever since. 

"You can therefore see that my career has been uneventful and 
not worthy of any elaborate notice." 



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i888 igi3 

HOMER ELMER ERASER 

p b r 20 South Portland Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

His father, Simon Donald Fraser, farmer, was born in York, 
N. Y., Dec. 17, 1823, and died in Fowlerville, N. Y., Sept. 30, 1893. 
On Oct. 14, 1855, he married Margaret Carmichael, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Caledonia, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1830, and is 
still living. 

Our classmate was born in York, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1861. On April 
25, 1899, in New Lebanon, N. Y., he married Rose Churchill Mc- 
Williams, daughter of John M.cWilliams, doctor. They have had 
two children, both of whom are living: — 

Donald Churchill, born Nov. 13, 1905 

Margaret Irene, born Jan. 20, 1909 

"Homer Besingt" was prepared for college at Cook Academy, 
Montour Falls, N. Y. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated 
in 1888. He was a member of the Student Advisory Committee, and 
of the Class Day Committee. He was a member of Clio and roomed 
at 8 North Reunion. After receiving his B.S. from Princeton in 
1888, he studied medicine at Bellevue Medical College 1 888-1 891, 
receiving from that institution, in 1891, the degree of M.D. 

Since 1891 he has been a physician. He has held the following 
positions : — 

Associate Professor of Surgery, L. I. Medical College since 
1902 



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Assistant Surgeon L. T. College Hospital 

Surgeon in Kings Co. Hospital 

Associate Physician in Brooklyn Hospital 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he is Republican and National Progressive. 

He was elected to membership in the following : — - 
American Medical Association in 1904 
Kings Co. Medical Association in 1892 

He is a member of the following: — 
University Club of Brooklyn 
Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn 
Tuscarora Country Club 

He is author of a number of medical papers. 

FRANCIS M. FRAZER 

Address and occupation unknown 

His father, Rev. David R. Frazer, D.D., graduated from Prince- 
ton in 1861 and is a Trustee of Princeton University. He is still 
living. 

Our classmate was born Dec. 25, 1867. On Sept. 22, 1896, he 
married Alice P\iller ; since divorced. 

After receiving the degree of B.S. from Princeton in 1888, he 
studied medicine and later engaged in its practice. He was at 
,one time assistant editor of Journal of Electro-Therapeutics. 

No reply to circulars of 1903, 1908 and 1913. 



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1913 



WILLIAM FRYLING 

p Winchester, Mass. 

Our classmate was born Feb. 20, 1863. On March 25, 1903, in 
Brookhne, Mass., he married Mabel Worthy Owen, daughter of 
William Worthey Owen. They have had one child, still living, Owen 
William, born 1907. 

"The Secretary" was prepared for college at New Windsor Col- 
lege, Md. He entered Princeton in 1886 and graduated in 1888 in 
the Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration at Com- 
mencement for excellence in Philosophy. He was a member of 
Whig and roomed at 11 North. After receiving his B.A. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at Union Theological Seminary, New 
York, 1 888- 1 891. 

Upon leaving the seminary he entered the ministry. He has 
been pastor of the following churches : — 

Globe Presbyterian, Fall River, Mass., 1891-1893 
Morris Plains Presbyterian, 1893-1901 
South Haven, N. Y., Presbyterian, 1903- 1905 
Easton Congregational, Mass., 1905-1911 

Winchester Second Congregational, INIass.,. from Jan. i,. 1912-, 
to the present time 
In politics he is a Prog'ressive. 
His favorite recreation is reading. 



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1888 I9I3 

KEMPER FULLERTON 

p b r 318 Reamer Place, Oberlin, O. 

His father, Rev. Thomas Fuherton, Presbyterian minister, was 
born in Chillicothe, O., Nov. 16, 1834, and died in Cincinnati, O., 
Jan. 6, 1 90 1. He received the degree of D.D. from Wooster Uni- 
versity, O., between 1871 and 1873. On Jan. 17, 1865, in Cincinnati, 
O., he married Lina Hah Kemper, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in Cincinnati, O., Nov. 9, 1840, and died in Oberlin, O., May 
26, 1909. 

Our classmate was born in Cincinnati, O., Nov. 29, 1865. On 
Dec. 19, 1905, in Erie, Pa., he married Kate Spencer, daughter of 
Samuel Spencer, A.B. Yale, a lawyer. On March 9, 191 1, they 
adopted Spencer Fullerton, who was born Sept. 12, 1908, and is still 
living. 

"The Tishbite" was prepared at the Erie Academy, Erie, Pa. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Second 
Group, being awarded the honorary Classical Oration at Com- 
mencement. He won the Whig Hall Sophomore Oratorical Prize; 
Third Baird Prize and was Managing Editor of the Nassau Literary 
Magazine. In the realm of athletics "The Tishbite" recalls that he 
was "full back on the Van Duyn Eating Club Eleven, but failed 
to prevent Prime from scoring a touch-down," and parenthetically 
adds that he was "one of the scrub all along the line." (Guess again, 
Tish!) He roomed at 6 North West. After receiving his A.B. 



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from Princeton in 1888, he studied at Union Theological Seminary 
1 888- 1 89 1. As a Fellow of Union Theological Seminary he studied 
at the University of Berlin 1891-1893. He received the degree of 
A.M. from Princeton in 1894. 

From 1893 to 1904, at Lane Theological Seminary, he was "In- 
structor in Hebrew (doing full professorial work)." In explana- 
tion of this he adds the following note : "My position at Lane was 
anomalous as I remained instructor because I was not ordained, 
but I had entire charge of my department. I appear in their Cata- 
logue as above." From 1904 to the present time he has been 
Finney Professor of the Old Testament Language and Literature 
in Oberlin Theological Seminary. 

He is a member of the Congregational Church. 

In politics he is a Republican and "voles religiously." He voted 
for Taft Nov. 5, 1912. 

Answering the question as to Military Service he adds, signifi- 
cantly (?), that he is "not a Colonel." 

He was elected to the Society of Biblical Literature in 1903. 

He is author of the following: — 

A New Chapter in the Life of Isaiah, American Journal of 
Theology, Oct. 1905. 

Luther's Doctrine and Interpretation of Scripture, Bibliotheca 
Sacra, Jan. and April 1906. 

The Invasion of Sennacharib, Bibliotheca Sacra, Oct. 1906. 

Shebna and Eliakim — A Reply to Prof. Koenig, American Journal 
of Theology. 

Expository Studies in the Old Testament, Biblical ^^'orld, June, 
July, August, 1900. 

The Reformation Principles of Exegesis and the Interpretation 
of Prophecy, American Journal of Theology, July 1908. 

Studies in the Psalter, Biblical World, 7 Articles, Sept. 1910 to 
March, 191 1. 

Genesis, Chronicles, Psalms, Harvard Theological Review, 
January, 1912. 

The Problem of the Old Testament, Biblical World, Oct. Nov., 
1912. 

For further light on these subjects he generously adds that "any 
bi the above masterpieces may be had free on application by any 
member of '88." 

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As his favorite recreations he gives, — "The family fireside in 
winter, and climbing the Colorado Rockies with F. and W. Spalding 
'87, in summer." 

He writes: "In your 'identical note' of Jan. 21st, you ask for 
something a little more juicy than the 'arid area of dry statistics' 
previously forwarded. I am glad to say that I am able to send on 
one juicy general supplementary fact. For the past nine years I 
have been living in an oasis. When I came to Oberlin from Cincin- 
nati in 1904 the cry of 'back to the farm' had not yet been heard 
and I thought I was about to bury myself in a hole in the ground. 
That showed the hopeless narrowmindedness of one who had lived 
a considerable portion of his hfe in larger cities. If a root, even a 
Hebrew root, wishes to grow, it must allow itself to be planted in 
a hole in the ground, and it is difficult for a city-dweller to strike 
his roots down through the brick and asphalt to the nourishing soil. 
In Oberlin we have good strong soil and plenty of it. When I was 
once safely transplanted, I began to spread abroad like a green bay- 
tree. I had lived for eleven years in Cincinnati in two small rooms 
in an old dormitory. 

"Now I have a home of my own (spare room and bath for any 
'88 man that turns up). Then 'I was a bachelor and lived by myself.' 
Now I am married, with an ever increasing contentment as our 
anniversary clock ticks off the years, and have become at last an 
organic part of the social fabric. Then I lived in childless silence 
and called it peace. Noav I am danced around by what is at times 
quite literally a howling success. In view of this green-leaved life 
in my Oberlin oasis I distinctly prefer Chesterton to Bernard Shaw, 
Trollope to the modern problem novel and Wordsworth to any 
bunch of decadent poets that can be collected out of the mire. Also 
in the free air of Oberlin I have come to the comforting realization 
that religion is a bigger thing than theology, that the Christian re- 
ligion is an emancipator and not a jailor of the mind, that the best 
years are ahead of me if I only have the decency to grow mellow and 
not grow stale, and that there will be sufficient friction on the slide 
down the other side of fifty to keep a fellow genially warm even on 
that cool and shady side of life." 



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HARRY BLYNN GOODWIN 

Bordentown, N. J. 

Born March 3, 1867. In the '88 Nassau Herald he is Hsted as a 
member of the Class, in the C.E. course, but he did not graduate. 

There is no report of him in the 1898. 1903. or 1908 Class 
Records, and no reply has been received to the 191 3 circulars. 

JOHN CALVIN GRAHAM 

Address : Graceville, Florida. 

Born Nov. 18, 1865. Reported to be in the lumber business. 

No reply to circulars of 1903, 1908 and 191 3. 





1888 1913 

ROBERT HALSTEAD 

p b Blaine Thompson Co., Fourth National Bank Building. Cin- 
cinnati, O. 

r 2514 Bell Place, Walnut Hills. 

His father, Murat Halstead, editor, war correspondent, author, 
historian, was born in Paddy's Run, Butte Co., O., Sept. 2, 1829, and 
died July 2, 1908. On March 2, 1857, in Cincinnati, O., he married 
Mary Victoria Banks, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Cincinnati, O., Dec. 19, 1837, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Cincinnati, O., June 13, 1866. On 
July 24, 1912, he married Clara Lunkenheimer, daughter of Freder- 
ick Lunkenheimer, manufacturer. 

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The "Old Man" was prepared for college at Public Schools, Cin- 
cinnati, O., Ecole de Jardin de Cluny, Paris, France; Gambier 
Military Institute, Gambier, O., Babins Collegiate School, Cincinnati, 
O. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
recalls that he made First Groups with Dr. McCosh, Dr. Patton 
and "a few others who could appreciate." He was elected Class 
Historian in Freshman year and assisted his successor, "Bird" 
Parrott, in preparing the Class History. Another recollection from 
Freshman year is that he was the "only man without trousers after 
the rush." This and other cjualifications doubtless account for his 
subsequent advancement to the post of Chairman of '88 Horse 
Athletics. He was a member of the Sophomore Reception Commit- 
tee, of the Class Day Committee and an Editor of the '88 Bric-a- 
Brac. He was a member of Clio (in Freshman year) and of Ivy 
and roomed at 7 South West. As an underclassman he clubbed at 
Van Duyn's. Under "Undergraduate Offices" the "Old Man" adds 
the following vicarious one, "One of the original thirteen fired for 
hazing and pardoned on '88's promise to do no more." 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 he entered 
Journalism as his profession and has been Correspondent for the 
following newspapers : — 

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette 

Chicago Inter Ocean 

St. Paul Pioneer 

New York Press 

Mountain Daily News' 

San Francisco Chronicle 

Louisville Courier Journal 
He has been connected in many capacities on New York news- 
papers : World, Herald and Times. 

He was Washington Correspondent during the Roosevelt regime 
— "this includes Oyster Bay residence with realization of potentiali- 
ties of Teddy as the great Wrecker." Later he became Advertising 
man with Procter & Collier Co., Cincinnati, O., and is now Executive 
Manager and Treasurer of the Blaine Thompson Co., Cincinnati, O. 
The church of his preference is the Episcopal. 
In politics he is a "Republican of the Taft truths tribe but voted 
when in New York and stump-speeched for William Travers 
Jerome, a Democrat endorsed by the Republican Party." 

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As to "Military Service" he was "with Gen. Chaffee, testing 
i6 inch guns at Sandy Hook," an experience which has since, no 
doubt, stood him in good stead in firing other broadsides. 

He is a member of the Ahimni Association of Cincinnati. 

He is the author of "pages of human interest and pubhc instruc- 
tion in the daily press for many years, and I confess to one or two 
or a whole lot more of short stories in the New York Times that 
were copied in American and foreign papers, my favorite and the 
choice of the clippers being 'The Little Girl Who Never Had a 
Doll.' " 

His favorite recreations are "Home and mv flowers." 





1888 1913 

THOMAS BENTON HAMILTON 

b 103 1 Ohio Building, Toledo, O. 

r Harold Arms, Scottwood Ave., Toledo, O. 

His father, John Waterman Hamilton, physician and surgeon, 
was bom in Muskingum County, O., 1825, and died in Columbus, 
O., Jan. I, 1898. In 1850, at Willoughby, O., he married Rachel 
Hannah Worden, our classmate's mother, who was born in Wil- 
loughby, O., April 10, 1826, and died in Columbus, O., Jan. 22, 1912. 

Our classmate was born in Columbus, O., Aug. 7, 1865. On Jan. 
26, 1897, in Columbus, O., he married Flora Deshler Brent, daughter 



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of Thomas Lee Brent, an officer in the U. S. Army, graduate of 
West Point, C.E. They have had three children, all of whom are 
living : — 

Winifred Lee, born Nov. 25, 1897 

John Worden, born July 17, 1899 

Flora Brent, born Dec. 6, 1903 

"Ham" was prepared for college at the Ohio State University. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was a 
member of the University Track Team and won a number of prizes 
in the half-mile run in Princeton track meets. He lowered the 
Princeton record in this event. He was Treasurer of the Football 
Association in Junior year and President of the same in Senior 
year. He was a member of the Class Day Committee and of the 
Sophomore Reception Committee. He wai a member of Ivy Club 
and roomed in F. University Hall and 5 E. Witherspoon. He 
received the degree of A.B. from Princeton in 1888. 

Since Nov., 1888, he has been continuously in the service of the 
Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg, starting in as Rodman in the 
Engineering Department and passing through various positions up 
to his present one as General Superintendent of the Central System 
of those Lines. 

The church of his preference is the Episcopalian. 

In politics he is "Republican, now a Wilson Democrat." 

He is a member of the following: — 

Toledo Club 

Toledo Commerce Club 

Inverness Golf Club 

His favorite recreation is golf. 



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1913 



JAMES HANCOCK 

p r St. Davids, Pa. 
b Bourse Building, Philadelphia. Pa. 

Plis father, Elisha Atherton Hancock, grain exporter, was born in 
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 1839, and died in Philadelphia, Pa., 1906. He 
married Julia Reichard, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and died there in 1870. 

Our classmate was born in Wilkes-Barre. Pa.. April 22, 1867. 
In Nov., 1896, he married Alatilda AIcKennan who died Nov. 
1906, leaving two children : — 

Katharine, born Oct. 19, 1897 

Matilda, born March 4, 1899 

A third child, James Hancock, Jr., born April 2, 1900, dierl Aug. 
19, 1910. In Feb. 191 1, in Philadelphia, Pa., he married Anna 
Binney Brinton. They have had one child. Anna Binney, born 
Aug. 17, 1912, still living. 

Jim was prepared for college at Exeter Academy. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was Captain of the 
Freshman Football Team, Manager of the Glee Club and Chairman 
of the Class Day Committee. He played on the University Football 
Team, and was a member of the Sophomore Reception Committee. 
He was a member of Ivy and roomed at 5 West Middle Witherspoon. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888. he entered 



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business as a grain exporter and condnued in tiiis line for upward 
of twenty years. 

The church of his preference is the Episcopal. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He is a member of the following chibs : — 

Princeton, Philadelphia 

Union League, Philadelphia 

Rittenhouse, Philadelphia 

Merion Cricket, Philadelphia 

Country, Philadelphia 

Radnor Hunt, Philadelphia 

St. Davids Golf 
His favorite recreation is tennis. 




1913 

WILLIAM WRIGHT HARTS 

& U. S. Army War College, Washington, D. C. 
r 21 10 O. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

His father, Peter Wilde Harts, retired, was born in Pennsylvania, 
1837, and is still living. He received the degree of Bachelor of 
Laws from University of Chicago in 1858. In 1865, in Baton 
Rouge, La., he married Harriet Bates, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Vermont, in 1840, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Springfield, III, Aug. 29, 1866. On 
Oct. 27, 1898, in Chicago, 111., he married Martha Davis Hale,. 

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daughter of \\illiam Ellery Hale, manufacturer of hydraulic eleva- 
tors. They have had three children, all of vv'honi are living: — 
Mary Hale, born Dec. 8, 1899 
Clement Bates Ellery, born July 31, 1904 
William Wright, Jr., born April 27, 1906 

"Billy" was prepared for college at High School, SpringtieUl, 111. 
He entered Princeton, Sept. 1884, and left June 1885, standing 
first in his class in the Scientific School while there. He was a 
member of Clio and roomed in North East. After leaving Princeton 
he studied at the U. S. ]\Iilitary Academy, West Point, N. Y., 
1885-1889, graduating in the latter year. He is also a graduate 
of the U. S. Engineer School of Application and the Army War 
College. In June, 1913, he received the degree of AI.A. from Prince- 
ton University. 

Since graduating he has been an Officer of the Army, engaged 
principally in river and hydraulic engineering, highway and army 
post construction. From 1912 to the present time he has been an 
instructor in the Army War College. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
In politics he favors the Republican Party and many Democratic 
principles, although no activity is permitted in the Army. 
In the Military Service he has held the following ranks : — 
Cadet U. S. M. A., 1885-1889 
Second Lieutenant, 1889-1894 
First Lieutenant, 1894-1898 
Captain, 1898- 1906 

Major Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, 1906 to the present time 
He has been elected to the following societies : — 
American Society of Civil Engineers, 1893 
Institution Civil Engineers (British), 1906 
In the former he won the Rowland Prize and the latter awarded 
him the Telford Medal. 

He is a member of the following: — 
Sons of the Revolution 
Military Order of the Loyal Legion 
Army and Navy Club, Washington. D. C. 
Army and Navy Club, New York City 
Newport Reading Room, Newport, R. I. 
Chevy Chase Club, Washington, D. C. 

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He is the author of : 

Improvement of Coos Bay, Oregon (paper) 
Pacific Coast Harbors 
Forestry and Stream Flow 

Various Projects for Canals, River Improvement, Army Post 
Construction, etc. 
His favorite recreations are riding and swimming. 
He writes : "It will be a great pleasure to renew my old friend- 
ships with my classmates of '88." 

And now that the Reunion is over, we can all say that it was a 
great pleasure to renew our old friendship with you, Billy, and to 
join in the ovation with which you were received as a Master of 
Arts of Princeton University. 





1888 



1913 



OSMOND HOWARD HARVEY 

p Maryland Club, Baltimore, Md. 
r Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore, Md. 
b Keyser Building, Baltimore, Md. 

His father, William Pinkney Harvey, was born in 1839. He 
married Virginia Jordan, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
1845. Both parents are still living. 

Our classmate was born in Baltimore, May 12, 1867. 

"O" was prepared for college at Carey's School, Baltimore, Md. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was a 



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Charter member of the Cottage Club, a member of the Banjo Club 
and roomed at 17 \\'est Witherspoon. He received his A.B. in i! 

He is now engaged as a stock broker. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

He is a member of the JNIaryland Club. 



WILLIAM L. HARVEY 

Last known address : Hotel Sinton, Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, Sept. 1885. 

On j\Iay 11, 1891, he married Alice AI. Horton. Children: Horton 
L., born Nov. 28, 1892; Gladys, Dec 8, 1893; Raimund B., Oct. 10, 
1897. 

In 1903 he was a bookkeeper. 

No reply to the 1908 or 1913 circulars. 





1888 1913 

CHARLES JAMES HATFIELD 

p b 2008 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

;- Montgomery Ave., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, Daniel Keyser Hatfield, merchant, was born in Potts- 
town, Pa., 1840, and died there in 1908. In 1862, at Philadelphia, 
Pa., he married ^Margaret Alexander, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Glasgow, Scotland, 1840, and is still living at Potts- 
town, Pa. 

Our classmate was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 23, 1867. On 

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Sept. 14, 1901, in Wallingford, Pa., he married Louise Miiller Spear, 
daughter of James Spear, merchant. She died in Cape May, N. J., 
Aug. 22, 1909. They have had three children, ah of whom are 
Hving: — ■ 

James Spear, born July 4, 1902 
Margaret Alexander, born May 26, 1904 
Charles Alexander, born April 24, 1906 

"Hattie" was prepared for college at Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Third 
Group. He won First Prize Freshman Speaking in Whig Hall and 
Second Prize in the University Junior Oration Contest. He sang 
in the Class Glee Club and the Chapel Choir. He was a member of 
Whig and roomed at 7 North Reunion. After receiving his A.B. 
from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Medical School of 
University of Pennsylvania, 1895-1900; University of Gottingen, 
Oct. -Dec. 1901 ; Vienna, Jan. -Nov. 1902. He received the degree 
of M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, 1900, and that of 
A.M. from Princeton, 1891. 

From 1889 to 1895 he was a teacher in the Hill School. From 
1900 to the present time he has been a physician. He has held the 
following academic positions : — 

Instructor in Medicine, Univ. of Penn., 1902-1905 
Assistant Director, Henry Phipps Institute, 1909-1910 
Executive Director, Henry Phipps Institute, 1912 to present 
time 
The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He has been elected to the following : — 

Fellow of College of Physicians, Philadelphia, 1907 
Director of White Haven Sanatorium 
Director of Babies' Hospital of Philadelphia 
Director of National Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis 
Director of University Medical School, Canton, China 
Director of Penn. Child Labor Association 
Member of American Medical Association 
Member of American Climatological Society 
Member of various medical societies 
He holds the following public positions : — 



Chairman of Commission on Tuberculosis of Penn. State 

Aledical Society 
Chairman Executive Committee, Penn. Association for Pre- 
vention of Tuberculosis 
Chairman Executive Committee on Child Hygiene, Philadelphia 
Member of Vice Commission of Philadelphia 
He is a member of the University Club, Philadelphia. 
He is the author of various papers on clinical and sociological 
aspects of tuberculosis. 

His favorite recreations are tennis and golf. 





i8S8 1913 

BENJAMIN VAN DOREN HEDGES 

pr 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, N. J. 

b 703 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, N. J. 

His father. Smith English Hedges, physician, was born in Chester, 
N. J., Oct. 16, 1820, and died there in 1891. In 1845, he married 
Ann Eliza Van Doren, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
New Germantown, N. J., Dec. 16, 1820, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Chester, N. J., May 19, 1866. On 
June 5, 1906, in Chicago, 111., he married Adele Cutts Williams, 
daughter of Robert Williams, Adj. General U. S. A. They have had 
three children, all of whom are living: — • 

Benjamin Van Doren, Jr., born June 6, 1907 

Robert Williams, born July 30, 1908 

John Cutts, born March 27, 1910 

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"Job" was prepared for college at Chester Institute, Chester, N. J. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888, being excused 
by the Faculty from final examination on account of sickness. He 
was Washington's Birthday Orator; won First Prize Sophomore 
Oration in Clio ; represented Clio as a Junior Orator, was Manag- 
ing Editor of the Nassau Literary Magazine; a member of the Class 
Day Committee, and the Conference Committee. He was a member of 
Clio and roomed at 12 South East. After receiving his B.A. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at the College of Physicians and 
Surgeons, New York City, 1888-1891, receiving the degree of M.D. 
from that institution. In 1891 he received the degree of M.A. from 
Princeton. 

Since 1891 he has been a physician. He has served as President 
of the Plainfield Board of Health. He now holds the following 
positions : — 

Member of the Board of Education 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Plainfield Public 

Library 
Director in the City National Bank of Plainfield 
President of the New Jersey State Sanitary Association 
Attending Surgeon of the Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield 
He is a member of the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 
Plainfield, N. J. 

In politics he is a Progressive. 

Among numerous medical societies he has been elected to the 
following : — 

Union County Medical Society 
N. J. State Medical Society 
N. J. State Pediatric Medical Society 
American Medical Association 
Presbyterian Hospital Alumni Association 
N. Y. Foundling Hospital Alumni Association 
He is a member of the Graduate Council, Princeton University, 
having been re-elected by '88 as its representative at the recent 
Reunion for the ensuing five years. 

He also holds membership in the following : — 
University Club, New York 
Princeton Club, New York 
Baltusrol Golf Club, N. J. 

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Plainfield Country Club 

Plainfield Princeton Alumni Association, which he describes 
as "A very active, hustling and wide-awake organization." 
As an author he has appeared in articles published from time to 
time in the ]\Iedical Journals. 
His favorite recreation is golf. 




1913 



FRANCIS MAXWELL HENRY 

p 1704 loth Avenue N., Minneapolis, Minn. 
5 514 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. 

His father, Evan J. Henry, lawyer, was born in Beaver, Pa., Alay 
10, 1816, and died July 24, 1909. He had received the degree of 
LL.D. from Washington and Jefferson. About 1854, at Kirk, 
Cubrightshire, Scotland, he married Lucy Maxwell Rigg, our class- 
mate's mother, who was born in Maxwellton, Scotland, 1837, and 
died in Princeton, N. J., 1882. 

Our classmate was born in Orange, N. J., May 20, 1866. On Oct. 
4, 1897, in Minneapolis, Minn., he married Louise Pierpont McNair, 
daughter of William Woodbridge McNair, lawyer. They have had 
one child, Frances L., born July 29, 1898, who is still living. 

Frank was prepared for college by H. N. van Dyke, in Princeton. 
He entered Princeton in 1883. He left in Junior year and received 
the C.E. degree by vote of the Faculty several years after, in recog- 

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nition of some engineering work. While at Princeton, he lived at his 
father's home, lOO Stockton Street, Princeton, N. J. 

After leaving college he served for eight years as Civil Engineer 
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Later he set up for himself as a 
practical Civil Engineer, and for the past few years has been 
engaged in developing a building material manufacturing company 
of which he is President. He is also "mixed up in some real estate 
afiEairs." 

As to his church preference, he writes that it is "Presbyterian, 
though quite liberal in my inezvs" and that he has had a pew for 
fifteen years in a Presbyterian Church. 

Of his politics he says, writing before the last election, "Formerly 
a Grover Cleveland Democrat and later voted against Free Silver. 
Am to-day a Woodrow Wilson Democrat and if he is elected I will 
be Presidential Elector from this district." 
He has been elected to the following: — 
Minnesota Academy of Sciences 
Minneapolis Commercial Club 
Minneapolis Building Exchange 
Minneapolis Real Estate Board 

Associate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers 
He modestly discounts his other honors and public positions by 
•saying, "I have had some but they don't amount to much." 

He is a 32° Mason and Shriner, and a member of the following: — 
University Club of Minneapolis 
Commercial Club of Minneapolis 
Nassau Club, Princeton, N. J. 
As his favorite recreation he gives, "Hunting all kinds of game 
and fishing — any old place and any old time," and adds that he is 
"also much interested in movements looking toward the bettering 
of political conditions, etc., in this city, etc., etc." 

He also writes : — "It will be very pleasant to meet all the old 
fellows again next June, and I look forward with great interest to 
this reunion." 

(Much to the regret of all his classmates, his expectation of 
attending the Reunion was not fulfilled.) 



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i888 1913 

ELIAS HICKS HERRICK 

p r 35 East 30th Street, New York, X. Y. 

h 7 Wall Street, New York, N. Y. 

His father, Elias Jacob Herrick, retired, was born at 705 Broad- 
way, New York City, Sept. 27, 1838, and is still living. On May 
22, 1862, at 16 East 23rd St., New York City, he married Margaret 
Louisa Post, our classmate's mother, who was born at 514 Broadway, 
New York City, Aug. i, 1840, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in New York City, Dec. 27, 1866. On 
April 28, 1892, in New York City, he married Adelaide Irving 
Aloore, daughter of William Henry Helme Moore, who had received 
the degrees of B.A. and LL.D. from Union College. They have had 
two children, both of whom are living: — 

Margaret Adelaide, born Jan. 24, 1893 

Louise Moore, born Feb. 13, 1895 

Hicks was prepared for college at Mr. Holladay's Day School in 
New York City. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888. He sang first tenor in the Glee Club and the Chapel Choir, 
was an active member of the Dramatic Association and was a 
member of the Sophomore Reception Committee. He was a 
member of Whig; a Charter Member of the University Cottage 
Club and roomed at 7 East Middle Witherspoon. After receiving 
his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Columbia Law 
School, 1 888- 1 890. 



He was admitted to the practice of law in New York. He spent 
seven years in Trust companies, and has since been a broker. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

He is a member of the University Chib of New York and of the 
St. Nicholas Society. 




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CONRAD HEWITT 

p b Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. 
r 65 West 54th Street, New York City. 

His father, Charles Hewitt, manufacturer, was born in New York 
City, 1824, and died in Trenton, N. J., 1879. He married Anna 
Conrad, our classmate's mother, who was born in Philadelphia, 1822, 
and died in Trenton, N. J., 1898. 

Our classmate was born in Trenton, N. J., Dec. 19, 1866. 

"Book" was prepared for cohege at the State Model School, 
Trenton, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888. His standing at graduation he writes, was ''one of the first 
three." ["Book" must have his little joke, which he explained later 
by saying that there were only three C.E.'s in '88. — Ed.] He was 
Class Secretary in Junior and Senior years, a member of Whig and 
roomed in 3 East Witherspoon. He received his C.E. from Prince- 
ton in 1888. 

After leaving college he was for three years Civil Engineer with 



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New Jersey Steel & Iron Co., Trenton, N. J. Then for three months 
he was Engineer in Supervising Architect's Office, Washington, 
D. C, and then, for seven years. Chief Engineer for Lewinson & 
Just, New York City. After that, from 1898 to 1906, he was in 
the contracting business for himself. From March 1906 to the 
present time he has been Superintendent of the Building, Metropoli- 
tan Museum of Art, New York City. 

In politics he writes that he is a "Republican with variations ; am 
hot for Wilson this year." [This was written before the presidential 
election. — Ed.] 

He is a member of the following: — 
University Club, New York City 
Princeton Club, New York City 
University Cottage Club, Princeton 

His favorite recreations are walking and fishing. 





1888 1913 

SAMUEL COLGATE HODGE 

p h r 103 North 4th Street, Easton, Pa. 

His father. Rev. John Aspinwall Hodge, Presbyterian Minister, 
was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 12, 1831, and died at Lincoln 
University, Pa., June 23, 1901. He had received the degrees of 
B.A. and A.M. from the University of Pennsylvania and that of 
D.D. from Princeton. He was Pastor of Churches in Mauch 
Chunk, Pa., and Hartford. Conn., and later was Professor of the 



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English Bible in Lincoln University, Pa. On May 14, 1857, he 
married Charlotte Gebhard Morse, our classmate's mother, who was 
born May 28, 1833, and died in Trenton, N. J., Jan. 6, 1907. 

Our classmate was born in Hartford, Conn., April 28, 1867. On 
May 12, 1896, in New York, he married Elizabeth Rollins Mellen, 
daughter of Charles Mellen. They have had two children, Bayard, 
born Dec. 4, 1897, died Dec. 4, 1897, and Dorothy Mellen Hodge, 
Feb. 9, 1901 (adopted). 

Sam was prepared at the Hartford Public High School, Hartford, 
Conn., and, for a few months, at Lawrenceville, N. J. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888, in the Third Group, being 
awarded an Honorary Oration at Commencement. He won first 
prize in Disputation, Senior year, and was a Lynde debater. He 
played on the Freshman Football Team, four years on the Varsity 
Lacrosse Team, being Captain in Senior year, and on the Tennis 
Team, winning the Championship of the College one year. In Senior 
year he made the Varsity Football Team and played one year after 
graduation. He was a member of Whig and roomed at 7 North 
Reunion. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he 
studied in Princeton Theological Seminary, 1 888-1 891, and at Berlin 
University, Germany, 1891-1892. He received the degree of A.M. 
from Princeton in 1891. 

From 1893 to 1904 he was Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at 
Tunkhannock, Pa.; from 1904 to 191 1 Pastor of the Fifth Presby- 
terian Church of Trenton, N. J., and from 191 1 to the present 
time he has been Pastor of the Brainerd Union Presbyterian Church 
of Easton, Pa. He is Moderator of the Lackawanna Presbytery 
and was at one time Moderator of the New Brunswick Presbytery. 
Sam modestly adds, "We all get elected sometime or other, if we 
stay long enough in one place." 

Referring to politics he writes that he is an Lidependent and 
adds, 'T have voted for every President who has been elected since 
I became a voter, including Woodrow Wilson. Once in Tunkhan- 
nock I headed a crusade that routed the political gang that had ruled 
the town for years. I left my prayer-meeting one night with fifteen 
or twenty men who were in attendance, and we invaded the primary. 
We took the enemy so completely by surprise that eventually they 
all left, and we nominated a winning ticket. That prayer-meetings 
crowd still rules the town." 

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He is a member of the Xorthampton Country Club. For a time 
during his residence in Trenton, N. J., he was a member of the 
Junior Order of American Mechanics, which, he adds, is the only 
secret order that he ever joined. He was also a member of "The 
Diet," a social organization of ministers and professors of Trenton, 
Princeton and Lawrenceville, who met monthly to listen to some 
paper and have a social meal together. 

As author he appears in an article in the Presbyterian and 
Reformed Review of Oct. 1896, on the "Synoptic Problem." 

As to his favorite recreations he says, 'T still keep up my athletics. 
For several summers past I have entered tennis tournaments at the 
summer resorts where I have spent my vacations, some of them open 
tournaments. In the singles I have found that my wind is not as 
good as it used to be, but in the doubles, I have, with the aid of good 
partners, managed to carry otT some cups. 

"Golf is an all-year-around game with me. Winter and summer I 
play when I get a chance ; usually once a week on Alonday mornings, 
after the strain of my Sunday work." 

Sam writes the following letter: "The life of a minister presents 
a certain routine that is apparent on the surface, and is not particu- 
larly exciting. There is, however, an under-current that is to me 
more and more fascinating. Our work takes us into intimate 
relations with all sorts and conditions of people. It is this phase 
that has largely controlled my movings from place to place and the 
character of my work. In Tunkhannock I was in a rural community, 
where I learned the thorough democracy of a place, where everybody 
called everybody else by their first name. The boy on the street 
calling the bank president "Frank" is a typical example. 

"My church in Trenton was among the working people. Through 
the help of some of the members of the class, and others, I managed 
to raise money enough to build an up-to-date church plant. The 
splendid spirit of loyalty and comradship that ran through that 
church life was the most characteristic feature. It was very hard 
work and I practically broke down under it. The building was 
opened nearly every night in the week. I had a boys' club of forty or 
fifty members. We had sociables of the various Bible classes, and 
other organizations of the church, besides our religious meetings. 
These things were not planned out. It was the result of a spontane- 
ous life; the use of a building that was suited to their social and 

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religious needs ; they paying the bihs without any outside help, other 
than that obtained in the building fund. My experience there 
forever answered the question as to the relation of the average 
working man to the church. For a time I was a fraternal delegate to 
the Central Labor Union. My relations to that body were most 
cordial. 

"Here in Easton it is the coUege student who adds a peculiar 
interest to my work. Just at present I have a class in social problems 
with them. I also come in touch with the working classes to a 
certain extent, having attended recently the twenty-fifth anniversary 
of the local Carpenters' Union. Needless to add, the bulk of my 
congregation here are made up of the well-to-do citizens of the 
place. 

"So much for the more serious side of my hfe. Our family at 
present consists of Mrs. Hodge, our daughter Dorothy, aged 12, and 
my wife's nephew, Jack Mellen, aged 14. We are building a bunga- 
low at Buckhill Falls, Pa., where we are planning to spend our 
summers. Mrs. Hodge is a golfer and loves the game quite as much 
as I do, and we shall spend a fair share of our summers on the 
beautiful mountain links of Buckhill. 

"Our home in Easton is the old historic Manse of the Brainerd 
Union Presbyterian Church. It was built about the year 1820, the 
third brick house in the city. It has been the residence of many 
ministers, including at one time the President of Lafayette College. 
The house is easily found, near the center of the city. It is always 
open to the members of '88, some of whom I hope will look us up 
and renew old days. 

Ever cordially yours, 

Samuel C. Hodge." 



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i888 1913 

EDWIN MORTIMER HOPKINS 

phr 1201 Tennessee Street, Lawrence, Kan. 

His father, William Ambrose Hopkins, farmer, was born in 
Carmel, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1818, and died in Kent, N. Y., Oct. 4. 1886. 
On April 10, 1845, iii Carmel, X. Y., he married Hannah Elizabeth 
Sunderlin, our classmate's mother, who was born in Carmel, N. Y., 
Aug. 24, 1822, and died in Yonkers, N. Y., May 19, T90S. 

Our classmate was born in Kent, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1862. On June 
17, 1890, in Metuchen, N. J., he married Madeleine May Mundy, 
■daughter of Ezra F. Mundy. 

"Father" was prepared for college privately and at the X. Y. 
State Xormal College, Albany, 1880-1882. He entered Princeton in 
1884 and graduated in 1888 in the First Group, being assigned the 
English Salutatory at Commencement. He won First Sophomore 
Essay Prize, Clio Hall ; Sophomore Mathematical Prize ; Wood 
Scholarship ; J. S. K. Mathematical Fellowship ; was Junior First 
Honorman, and an Editor of the Xassau Literary Magazme. He 
sang in the Chapel Choir, was a member of Clio and the Philadel- 
phian, and roomed at 20 and 21 Xorth Edwards, 15 X^orth Middle 
Reunion and 18 X'^orth East. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied as Fellow in Mathematics, in Prince- 
ton, 1888-1889, and from 1901 to 1902 at Oxford L'niversity. He 
received the degrees, in course, of A.M. in 1890 and Ph.D. in 1894^ 
from Princeton. 



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He has been in the Faculty of the University of Kansas since 1889. 
From 1889 to 1892 he was Assistant Professor of English; from 

1892 to 1893, Associate Professor of the same subject, and from 

1893 to the present time he has been full Professor of Rhetoric and 
English Language at the above university, having also served as 
Department Head, 1902-1909, and Acting Director, Department of 
Journalism, 1903-1905. He was Associate Editor of the English 
Journal in 191 1; University Extension Lecturer from 1890 to the 
present time, and PubHc Lecturer on educational topics from 1903 
to the present time, covering the territory of California, Illinois, 
Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, etc. In June, 1913, he was ap- 
pointed a Special Collaborator of the U. S. Bureau of Education, a 
position which, with its franking, printing and publishing privileges, 
will greatly facilitate his work as an investigator. 

He is a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of 
Lawrence, Kan., "and incidentally," he adds, "organist and choir- 
master for more years than I can remember. Am also a deacon, 
though one of the senior members told me that he had seen better 
deacons in his time, or words to that effect." [Dontcher care, 
"Father !" '88 will give you a "character" if you ever need one.— Ed.] 

In politics he is an Independent. 

He has been elected to the following:— 

Modern Language Association of America, 1908 
National Enghsh Council, 191 1 
Member of the Board of Directors 
Member of the Executive Committee 
Chairman of the National Committee on English Composition 
Teaching, 1909 to the present time. (This is a joint com- 
mittee of the preceding organizations). 
National Education Association, 191 2 
Phi Beta Kappa Society, 1900 
He was elected President of the Kansas English Association, 
1911-1912, and has been Vice-President and member of the Execu- 
tive Committee of the same organization smce 1912. He was the 
Kansas University Delegate to the Inaugural of President Hibben 
in 1912. 

He is a member of the Princeton Alumni Association of the 
Southwest, and of the Fortnightly Club. 



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He is the author of a Handbook on the Teaching of Enghsh ; 
Department Monographs; and contributions to educational journals. 

His favorite recreations are cycling, fishing and basketball. 

He writes : "As to the requested irrigation for the 'arid area of 
dry statistics,' I happen unfortunately to live in a somewhat dry 
country myself ; and for the last three years I have dealt with statis- 
tics quite as juiceless as any of the aforementioned. The work, not 
yet finished, has attracted a somewhat unusual degree of attention 
for that sort of thing; and I hope that ultimately it may lead to 
some permanent improvement in the conditions and results of 
teaching. In other words, I have recently become a combination of 
muck-raker and hobby-rider in English pedagogy ; but in my exper- 
ience, these things furnish no irrigation of any kind. 

*'To contrast with the lonesomeness which I think I reported in 
the last edition of the class history, I may report that there are at 
present three other Princeton Alumni in this faculty, but unfor- 
tunately no '88 men among thehi. Since the '88 dinner at Princeton 
in 1908 I have not seen many of my sons; a handful at the Hibben 
inaugural and one or two met in travel : but I have once renewed my 
youth in Chicago by dancing ring-around-a-rosy with the small sons 
and daughters of W. H. Runyon, who by all the laws of genealogy 
should be my grandchildren. I have no photograph of the occasion, 
but perhaps your artist can reproduce the scene from his imagina- 
tion with sufficient fidelity, as my contribution to the pictorial history 
of the class. If this does not relieve the dryness, I shall have to 
plead that I never was much of an irrigator anyhow. With best 
regards. 

Paternally yours, 

'Father' Hopkins." 



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i888 1913 

GEORGE WALLACE HUTCHINSON 

p r 24 Conover Terrace, Orange, N. J. 
h 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 

His father, Jonathan E. Hutchinson, merchant and farmer, was 
born in Hamihon Square, N. J., Dec. 17, 1826, and died in Windsor, 
N. J., June 29, 1870. On Nov. 8, 1855, in Hamihon Square, N. J., 
he married Ursula South, our classmate's mother, who was born 
in Hightstown, N. J., July 5, 1832, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Trenton, N. J., July 29, 1865. On 
Nov. 2, 1892, in Orange, N. J., he married Maud Fisher Lethbridge, 
daughter of George Lethbridge, insurance agent. They have had 
two children, both of whom are living: — - 

Dorothy, born April 22, 1895 

Donald Steers, born Oct. 5, 1901 

"Hutch" was prepared for college at Peddie Institute, Hights- 
town, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1885 and graduated in 1888 in 
the Third Group. He won the Second Senior Essay Prize, Whig. 
He sang first bass in the Class Glee Club, was a member of the 
Chapel Choir, and played on the University Baseball Nine. He 
was a member of Whig and roomed at 14 South East. For a year 
prior to entering Princeton he studied as a Freshman at Brown 
University, 1884-1885. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 
1888 and in 1890 from the same college an A.M. 

After leaving college he entered business, and has been connected 



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with the Wanaque River Paper Co., and the New York & Pennsyl- 
vania Co., Manufacturers of Paper and Pulp. 

The church of his preference is the Episcopal. 

Referring to Civic appointments he writes : "Aly only service to 
the public has been as Member of the Board of Education, Orange, 
N. J., 1909-1912 inclusive, elected twice, name appearing on both 
Democratic and Republican tickets, having been elected by a commit- 
tee of citizens to form a non-partisan Board." 

In politics he is an Independent. 

He is a member of the following: — 
Beta Theta Pi, New York City 
Masonic Club, New York City 

His favorite recreation is golf. 





1888 1913 

WILLIAM MANN IRVINE 
p b r Mercersburg, Pa. 

His father, Henry Fetter Irvine, business man, was born Sept. 
17, 1842, and died in Mercersburg, Pa., Dec. 2, 1907. He married 
Emma Elizabeth Mann, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Bedford, Pa., Oct. 25, 1843, ^^'^^^ is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Bedford, Pa., Oct. 13, 1865. On 
June 26, 1894, in Washington, D. C, he married Camille Hart, 
daughter of Major Camillus S. Hart. They have had three children, 
of whom two are living: — 



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(Miss) Hart, born July 25, 1895 

William Mann, Jr., born Dec. 21, 1898, died Dec. 21, 1900 

Camille, born Aug. 26, 1902 

''Buck" was prepared for college at Phillips Exeter. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Third Group, being 
awarded an Honorary Oration at Commencement. Pie won Second 
Prize Freshman Speaking in Whig, was Junior Orator, and won 
First Prize Junior Essay in Whig Hall. He was awarded the 
South East Club Fellowship at graduation. He was President of 
the Class in Freshman year; Captain of the Class Baseball Team; 
Member of the Varsity Football Team 5 years; Editor of Bric-a- 
brac; Editor of the Princetonian 3 years; Managing Editor of the 
same; Member of the College Glee Club 2 years; sang in the" 
Chapel Choir; was Class Prophet, a member of Whig and roomed' 
at 10 North Middle Reunion. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he took postgraduate work at Princeton, 1888- 
1889. From 1889 to 1892 he studied at the Theological Seminary, 
Lancaster, Pa. In 1892, he received (in course) the degree of 
Ph.D. from Princeton and that of LL.D. (honorary) from Franklin 
& Marshall College in 1910. 

From 1892 to 1893 ^e was Instructor at Franklin & Marshall 
College, in Political Economy, Logic, Rhetoric, Anglo Saxon, Eng- 
lish Literature and Gymnastics. From 1893 to the present time he 
has been Headmaster of Mercersburg Academy. 

He is a member of the Reformed Church. 

Of Civic appointments he writes that he was "President of the 
Mercersburg Board of Health and got fired at the expiration of 
term." [We suspect that the undertakers feared "Buck" was 
making the place too healthy. — Ed.] 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

In 1907 he was elected a member of the Headmasters' Association. 

He is a member of the Princeton Alumni Association of Harris- 
burg, Pa. 

His favorite recreations are fishing, hunting, driving and 
planting trees. 

The Editor feels that he is no more than expressing the thought 
of every member of '88 in thanking "Buck" most heartily for the 
following letter, which throws light from various angles on a truly 



great educational achievement in which his Class and his University 
have a direct interest and pride. 

"In answer to your incjuiry as to what I have been doing in the 
past twenty-five years, permit me to say that in the year immediately 
after graduation I held the South East Club Fellowship at Princeton 
and worked in the departments of History and Political Science, 
under Dr. W. M. Sloane and Dr. Alexander Johnston. I was an 
assistant to these two distinguished teachers in that I was called 
upon by both of them to make out examination cjuestions, to help 




Princeton '88 Dormitory, Mercersburg 

hold examinations and to grade the papers in the two departments. 
This was most interesting and inspiring work. During that year I 
also had the privilege of making original investigations on certain 
topics and with that purpose in view I was sent for short periods to 
work in the Astor Library in New York and the Congressional 
Library in Washington, D. C. During my Postgraduate year and 
the two succeeding years I worked for my degree of Doctor of 
Philosophy, which was conferred upon me by Princeton in June, 
1 89 1. The subject of my thesis was 'Immigration.' I also passed 
three special examinations, my major subject being Ts there a 
Science of History?' and my two minor subjects covering. 'The 
Empirical School of English Philosophy' and the 'Age of Queen 
Anne in English Literature.' 

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"In September, 1899, I entered the Theological Seminary of the 
Reformed Church at Lancaster, Pa. I finished my course in three 
years, being graduated in the class of 1892. This seminary is 
closely associated with Franklin & Marshall College, and during my 
Seminary days I was able to arouse a great deal of enthusiasm in 
several college activities such as the college glee club, the football 
team, and the building of a new gymnasium. 

'Tmmediately after graduation from the Seminary I had a call 
to serve a small church in Delaware. I fully expected to accept the 
call when my friends at Lancaster persuaded me to teach for a year 
or two. People are greatly amused when I tell them that the col- 
lege authorities organized a special chair for me consisting of the 
followmg subjects: — Political Economy, Logic, English Literature, 
Anglo-Saxon, Rhetoric, Gymnastics, Coach to the football team, and 
Leader of the Glee Club. 

"After teaching at Lancaster for a period of one year I received 
a call to become the Headmaster at Mercersburg, which challenge I 
accepted. When I arrived in Mercersburg I found the institution to 
be working under a college charter with the privilege of granting 
degrees. The college had been organized nearly thirty years before 
and had made the mistake of trying to get along without endowment. 
The institution was heavily in debt and the sheriff was almost 
ready to sell it when I took charge. The Board of Regents listened 
to my plea and we reorganized the institution after the manner oif 
an old-fashioned New England academy. Since that time we have 
been greatly blessed in our work and Mercersburg Academy has 
prospered. The old indebtedness has been paid, the campus has 
been increased from four acres to one hundred and twenty acres, 
and the faculty has grown from four to thirty-nine instructors. 
The enrollment in the first year numbered seventy-eight boys. Since 
that time in a single year our largest enrollment was four hundred 
and fifty-three boys. In the first year we had one building at our 
disposal ; we now have eleven buildings. Including the work which 
is under way at this time ; i.e., the building of a new gymnasium 
which will cost $130,000.00 and of a Power House, the improve- 
ments and additions I have been able to make to the equipment of 
the Academy will reach a total of $400,000.00. Boys have been 
enrolled from every state in the Union and from fiifteen foreign 
countries. The total enrollment of boys has reached almost four 

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thousand in number. ]\Iore than a thousand of these boys have been 
sent to ninety-two different colleges and universities, reaching all 
the way from Geneva University in Switzerland and Pembroke 
College at Oxford to Leland Stanford Jr., and the University of 
California as well as to the University of Texas and the University 
of Havana. ]\Iercersburg boys have taken honors of every kind in 
our colleges and universities. In a single year Mercersburg has 
been represented on as many as forty-one different \"arsity athletic 
teams and upon as many as twelve different honor rolls. Commenda- 
tions have been received from scores of parents and friends praising, 
in the highest terms, the quality and extent of the work done at 
Mercersburg in the moulding of boys. One of our own boys has 
interpreted the spirit of the Academy as consisting of "Hard Work," 
"Fair Play" and "Clean Life." 

"In the college year of 1911-1912 Mercersburg had between forty 
and fifty representatives at Princeton. We are very proud of the 
work done by our boys in the University. We had five representa- 
tives on the \*arsity baseball squad as follows: Stenett, the first 
catcher and captain; Lear, the first pitcher; Taylor, the second 
catcher ; Greenbaum, the second pitcher ; and Reed, the right fielder. 
We had two men on the champion Varsity football squad, Dunlap at 
end and C. Brown at guard. The captain of the Freshman baseball 
team, Haiiks, was a IMercersburg boy as was Bard, the Freshman 
catcher. The captain of the Freshman football team, Semmens, 
in the fall of 19 12, was a Mercersburg boy. The Editor-in-Chief of 
of the Nassau Lit, Shafer, also Douglass, the Editor-in-Chief of 
the Bric-a-Brac, were Mercersburg boys. McKown, a Mercersburg 
boy, has been an editor of the Princetonian for several years and in 
the spring of 1913 was elected Managing Editor. Douglass was 
president of the Manuscript Club, and C. S. Tippetts, a Mercersburg 
boy, was a Freshman debater representing the class of 1916. Mer- 
cersburg also had representatives on the Glee Club, the Triangle 
Club, the Senior Council and the Gymnasium Team. In scholarship, 
our representatives did good work. In the mid-year examinations in 
February, 191 1, the Mercersburg boys of the Freshman class tried 
sixty examinations and received only four conditions. At the 
Princeton Commencement in June. 1912, two Mercersburg boys 
received fellowships and one or two underclassmen took prizes and 
received honorable mention. In each of the two recent Senior 



classes Mercersburg boys have been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa 
Society. In the collegiate year of 1911-1912 Mercersburg had repre- 
sentatives on three of the four class honor rolls. In two of the 
classes her representatives reached the first group. At a number of 
other universities Mercersburg boys have been making the same kind 
of record; in truth, several of our largest universities recommend 
Mercersburg as being one of the best five preparatory schools in the 
country. 

"A few honors have come our way. As I have already said, 
Princeton conferred upon me the degree of Ph.D., in course, in 1891. 
In 1910 Franklin & Marshall conferred upon me honoris causa, the 
degree of LL.D. On that same day Franklm & Marshall conferred 
the degree of LL.D. upon President Woodrow Wilson, '79, and the 
degree of D.D. on Lewis W. Mudge, '89. In addition to having 
become a member of several honorary societies, such as the Head- 
masters' Association, I also have had the pleasure of refusing the 
presidencies of several colleges which were tendered to me during 
the past five years. 

"Ever since I came to IMercersburg in the fall of 1893, I have 
been trying to do the work of two or three men. I was able to 
secure results but foolishly I worked too hard. A year or two ago 
I broke down nervously but by taking a short rest and watching 
myself carefully I have been able to get back on my feet and 
since then have been rushing along at top ..speed. It seems that a 
fellow can never heed the warning of his friends. He must always 
learn the lesson for himself. 

"I have been able to make a number of very delightful trips. In 
the summer of 1905, I went to Europe and traveled for about two 
months, the special object of my trip being to visit the great prepara- 
tory schools of England. I was the guest of the head masters at 
Eton, Harrow, Winchester, and other schools and had the pleasure 
of being at Rugby on their Commencement Day, or rather "Speech 
Day" as they called it. I have made a number of fishing and 
hunting trips into Canada and the southern part of our own country. 

"During the Christmas vacation of 1912 I made a trip to Cuba 
and while there was the guest of a former Vice-President of the 
Cuban Republic, Dr. Domingo Mendez Capote, who at the present 
time has a son enrolled at Mercersburg. Dr. Mendez has been 
very prominent in Cuban affairs. He was the President of the 

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Revolutionary government during the Spanish War when that gov- 
ernment was in the field. When General Brook organized our first 
American government in Cuba, Dr. Mendez was Secretary of State. 
Later, when General Estrada de Palma was President of Cuba, Dr. 
Mendez was the Vice-President and the presiding officer in the 
Senate. At this time he is the Secretary of the United Railways of 
Cuba and as a lawyer represents several of the largest corporations 
of America in Cuba. For a period of five days Dr. Mendez put me 
through a great whirl of interesting and enjoyable festivities. There 
were automobile parties, visits to large sugar and tobacco estates, 
honorary breakfasts and dinners, calls upon prominent officials, 
visits to places of historic interest and one full day of hunting for 
ducks, snipe and pigeons on the Lagoon Ariguanabo. 

"On the last evening of my visit Dr. IVIendez gave me an honorary 
dinner at the Hotel Ingleterra which is the leading hotel of the 
island. At this dinner covers were laid for twenty-two guests. In 
Cuba the host and the guest of honor sit in the middle of the table 
opposite each other. On my right sat the Mayor of Havana; on 
my left the Professor of Civil Law in the LTniversity of Havana. 
Among the other guests was a former Secretary of State ; a former 
Secretary of Justice; the leading Scientist of the island; the Presi- 
dent of the Electric Light and Power Company; the General 
Manager of the United Cuban Railways; the General Agent of the 
Ward Steamship Line ; one of the leading surgeons of Cuba, who 
has also done some remarkable work in Mexico and who studied at 
Barcelona, Paris and Berlin ; the Russian Consul ; the Senator from 
the Province of Havana; a former Secretary of Public Works; the 
Assistant Administrator of the Custom House ; a son of the Chief 
Justice of Cuba; one of Cuba's leading bankers; and several other 
guests. 

[Speaking of Cuba in another letter, "Buck" writes: "I was 
tremendously impressed with the possibilities of that Republic. 
They have a magnificent climate and the most fertile soil 1 ever saw. 
If they can rid themselves of gambling, grafting and one or two 
other vices and become thoroughly imbued with the spirit of national 
service they will rapidly become one of the happiest and best nations 
on the face of the earth."'] 

"As I have said in our class statistics, I was married at ^^'ashing- 
ton, D. C, on June 26, 1894, to Miss Camille Hart, a daughter of 

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the late Major Camillus S. Hart, who was a member of the staff of 
General Early in the Confederate Army. Three children have been 
born to us as follows : Hart Irvine, who is seventeen years of age 
and who will be graduated in June, 1913, from Dana Hall School at 
Wellesley, Mass. ; William Mann Irvine, Jr., who was born on 
December 21, 1898, and who to our great sorrow and terrible disap- 
pointment died on his second birthday ; and Camille Irvine, our 
younger daughter, who is now ten years of age. 

'T have been greatly blessed in my life and my work. I have 
received a number of hard bumps, as I suppose everybody else in 
the class has, but the general trend of my life has been upward. In 
my work here at Mercersburg I have had the pleasure of helping to 
develop a number of the sons of '88 men, including boys from the 
Forst, Cowan, Kirk, Campbell and Sidler families. Among the 
several dormitories which I have built the largest is the '88 Dormi- 
tory, called after our Princeton class and arranged to care for one 
hundred and twenty boys. Our good friend, "Tom" McCarter gave 
the largest subscription, $5,000.00, to start this dormitory. President 
Woodrow Wilson helped to break ground for this dormitory when 
he visited Mercersburg and addressed our students and guests in 
June, 1903. I wish here to express to each and every member of 
the class of '88 the great interest they have had in, and the magnifi- 
cent help they have given to my work at Mercersburg. 

"Hoping that all of us shall be able to attend the reunion in June 
next, I am, with best wishes, 

Most cordially yours, 

W. M. Irvine.^' 



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i888 1913 

WILLIAM HALLOCK JOHNSON 

p b r Lincoln University, Chester County, Pa. 

His father, John Edgar Johnson, banker, was born in Xew York 
City, Oct. II, 1837, and is still living. On Sept. 29, 1859, in Xew York 
City, he married Fanny Elizabeth Hallock, our classmate's mother, 
who was born in New York City, Jan. 9, 1837, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in New York City, Dec. 3, 1865. On 
June 22, 1905, in Chambersburg, Pa., he married \ irginia Sherrard, 
daughter of Rev. Thomas Johnston Sherrard. They have had two 
children, both of whom are living: — 

Hallock Sherrard, born April 18, 1906 

Roswell Park, born Aug. 15, 1907 

"God-bless-us" was prepared for college at Dr. Chapin's Collegiate 
School, New York City. He entered Princeton in 1883 and gradu- 
ated in 1888 in the Second Group, being awarded the Honorary 
Oration in Mental Science and the Chancellor Green Mental Science 
Fellowship. He won the Freshman First Honor Prize, June 1884, 
and the First Prize as Senior Essayist in Clio. He was a member 
of the Princetonian Board, April 1884 to June 1885, and an Editor 
of the Nassau Literary Magazine, April-Oct. 1887. He was a 
member of Clio and roomed at 13 South East. After receiving his 
A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he continued his study as follows: — 
Union Theological Seminary, New York City, Sept. -Nov. 1891 
and one Postgraduate course 1901-1902 

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Princeton Theological Seminary, Sept. 1894-May 1896 and a 

Postgraduate course 1896-1897 
Columbia University, (Postgraduate student in Philosophy), 

New York City, Oct. 1901-June 1902. 
University of Jena, Germany, summer semester, 1904 

He received the degree of A.M. from Princeton in 1897, that of 
B.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1897, and a Ph.D. 
from Columbia University in 1902. 

On Sept. I, 1897, he was ordained to the Presbyterian Ministry by 
the Presbytery of Westchester. From Sept. 1897 to June 1901 he 
was Professor of Logic and Psychology in Centre College, Danville, 
Ky. During the same period he was Instructor in New Testament 
Literature and Exegesis in the Danville Theological Seminary. 
From Sept. 1903 to the present time he has been Professor of Greek 
and New Testament Literature in Lincoln University, Pa. 

In politics he is a Progressive Republican. 

He has been appointed Lecturer on the L. P. Stone Foundation in 
Princeton Theological Seminary for the year 1913-1914. 

He is a member of the Princeton Club of New York. 

He is the author of "The Free Will Problem in Modern Thought" 
(Thesis): Macmillan, 1903; articles in the Princeton Theological 
Review, "Evolution and Theology To-day," July 1903, "Was Paul 
the Founder of Christianity?" July 1907, "Pragmatism, Humanism 
and Religion," Oct. 1908, and "Miracles and History," Oct. 1910; 
and an address on "Princeton in Theological Education and Religious 
Thought," at the Princeton Seminary Centennial, May 1912, pub- 
lished in commemorative volume. 

His favorite recreations are tennis and srardeninff. 





1 888 1 1 ) I o 

CHARLES LEONARD JONES 

p b 1301 l.il)ori_\- A\eiuie, rittsburgh. Pa. 

r 5(171 Beacon Street, I'iltshurgh. Ta. 

llis father, Thomas Jones, real estate dealer, was horn in Pitts- 
hnrgii. Pa.. 1S3S. and ilied in Pittshnrgh, i8ij8. In 1805, at 
l^iltshnrgh, he married Agnes S. OaNis, onr classmate's mother, who 
was horn in lUitler, Pa., 1S45, and died in Pittshnrgh, iSgc;. 

C^nr classmate was horn in Pittshnrgh. Pa., iS()8. In it)ij, at 
Pittshnrgh, he married Oais}- Danler. danghter of W'm. 1 lenry 
Daulei". in the fnrniture hnsiness, and .A.P. (■<( Western L'niversity, 
Pittshnrgh. 

■'\ enns" was prepared for C(»llege at the W'illard Scluxd, in l^itts- 
hnrgh. Pa. lie entered Princeton in 1SS4 and gi'atUiated in 1S88. 
He was a member of the Sophomore Class liaseball Xine, clnhhed 
at \'an Dnyne's. was a member of \\ big and roomed at 7 Sontb 
Middle Reunion. He received his A. P. from Princeton in 1888. 

Since leaving college he has been engaged in the wholesale grocery 
business in 1 Pittsburgh. 

The church of his preference is the Methodist Episcopal. 

In ]x">litics he is a Free Trade Democrat. 

He is a member of the following: — 
Duqnesne Club, l^ittshnrgh 
L'niversity Club, Pittsburgh 
Oakmont Countrv Club, Pitt.sbnrgh 
Tin W histles, Pinehurst, X. C. 

His favorite recreation is golf. 

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i888 1913 

SAMUEL JEROME KING 

p r 222 Riverside Drive, New York City. 
b 149 Broadway and 220 Broadway, New York City. 

His father, Henry King, Jr., merchant, was born in Eberstadt, 
Germany, May 30, 1834, and died in Washington, D. C, Aug. 15, 
1897. In 1 86 1, at Washington, he married Caroline Straus, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in Buchen, Baden, Germany, 
March 11, 1842, and died in Washington, D. C, June 19, 1909. 

Our classmate was born in Washington, D. C, Oct. 26, 1866. On 
April I, 1890, in Philadelphia, Pa., he married Maude Wallach, 
daughter of Philip ^^^allach, merchant. They have had three 
children, all of whom are living: — 

Philip Mills, born Feb. 3, 1891 

Gertrude Maude, born April 11, 1893 

Carol Edith, born April 6, 1903 

Sam was prepared for college at Emerson Institute, Washington, 
D. C. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
was Washington's Birthday Orator in Senior year, a member of 
Whig and roomed at 9 North Middle Reunion and University Hall. 
He was a member of the University Track Team. In the Cale- 
donian Games, 1888, he won four first prizes, i.e., 100-yard and 220- 
yard dashes, 440-yard run and running broad jump. After receiv- 
ing his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he took a three years' course at 
Columbian Law School, Washington, D. C. (now named the George 



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Washington Law School), receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws 
there in 1890 and that of Master of Laws from the same institution 
in 1891. In 1891 he also received the degree of A.M. from 
Princeton. 

After leaving the Law School he engaged in business as an insur- 
ance broker. 

His church affiliation is Jewish. 

In politics he is a Democrat. Wlien George B. McClellan was 
elected Mayor of New York City for the first time, Sam was 
nominated and ran for Alderman, on the ]\IcClellan ticket, in the 
21 St Assembly District. 

He is a member of the following: — 

Independent Order of Elks, Washington Lodge, No. 15 
F. A. M. Lafayette Lodge, No. 19, Wasliington, D. C. 
Progress Club, New York City 

His favorite recreations are billiards and readins:. 





1888 i-ji3 

ROBERT HUTCHINSON KIRK 

p b r The ^^lanse, 151 1 Carnegie Ave., McKeesport, Pa. 

His father, Andrew Kirk, foreman on the P. R. R., was born in 
Craigeywarren, Co. Antrim, Ireland ( Ballymena P. O. ), Jan. 6, 
1820, and died Jan. 12, 1909. He married Agnes Hutchinson, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in Knockboy, Co. Antrim, Ireland 
(Broughshane P. O.), 1820, and died Xov, 30, 1892. 



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Our classmate was born May 12, 1863. On May 27, 1891, in 
Philadelphia, Pa., he married Margaret Hunter, daughter of Charles 
Hunter. They have had one child, Robert Hutchinson, Jr., born 
June 22, 1892; died in April 1913. 

"Hazel" was prepared for college at Fewsmith Academy, Phila- 
delphia, one year, and at Rittenhouse Academy, Philadelphia, one 
year. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was 
Editor of the Nassau Herald, clubbed at Borden's on Witherspoon 
Street, was a member of Clio and roomed at 4 South Aliddle 
Reunion. On the subject of Undergraduate honors he modestly 
says that he "never achieved any, only to pass all exams, without 
conditions, and finish wdth the glorious old class of '88." After 
receiving his B.A. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at Princeton 
Theological Seminary, 1 888-1 891, graduating in the latter year. He 
received the degree of M.A. from Princeton in 1891. 

After leaving the Seminary he became Pastor of the Union Pres- 
byterian Church at Coleraine, Pa., 1891-1905. Then he was Pastor 
of the OHvet Presbyterian Church at Reading, Pa., from April 1905 
to Oct. 1907. In 1907 he went to McKeesport, Pa., as Pastor of the 
Second Presbyterian Church. On Nov. 27, 1912 this church con- 
solidated with the Central Presbyterian Church of the same place, 
and he has been Pastor of this consolidated Church from the above 
date to the present time. In 1894 he was elected Moderator of the 
Westminster Presbytery, Synod of Pa., and in 1910 Moderator of the 
the Redstone Presbytery, Synod of Pa. 

In local politics he is an Independent and in national politics a 
Democrat. 

He is a member of F. A. M., Oxford Lodge 353. 

His favorite recreation is fishing. 

"Hazel" writes : "Time's marks are to be seen at this stage, but 
I feel as young as when I left old Princeton. I am anxious to get 
back to the reunion, for I have never had the pleasure of meeting 
the fellows since I graduated. My boy will graduate in June, and 
I will have a double incentive to take me to the old camping grounds." 

The above letter was written in November, 1912. In April of this 
year came the sad and unexpected news of the death of Kirk's son, 
on the eve of his graduation from Princeton with the Class of 191 3. 

A few weeks later your Secretary received from the heart-broken 
father a reply to his letter of sympathy, in which Kirk spoke of the 

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pleasure with which he had looked forward to the Reunion, but 
which, under the circumstances, he naturally could not bear to 
attend. In the midst of his sorrow he expressed the hope that "the 
rest of the fellows will have a glorious time." 

Be assured, my dear Kirk, that you were missed from our circle 
and that the sympathy of every '88 man goes out to you in the loss 
of all that has gone out of your life. 

HARRY D. KLOTS 

b 221 Fourth Ave., New York City. 

Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, Sept. 1885. 

On May 18. 1886, he married S. M. Bradford. Children : Louise, 
born November 24, 1896. 

In 1903 reported as a silk manufacturer. 

No reply to the 1908 or 1913 circulars. 




1913 
ALEXANDER DURBIN LAUER 

p r 1956 N. Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

b 1009-10 Betz Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, George W. Lauer, who was in the iron business, was 
born in Coatesville, Pa., and died Dec. 31, 1906. He married Mary 
Elma Rice, our classmate's mother, who was born in Cheltenham, 
Pa., and died Jan. 12, 1908. 

Our classmate w^as born in Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 10, 1865. 

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On Feb. 14, 1908, he married Sarah Harriet Lithgow, daughter of 
David Lithgow. 

Lauer was prepared for college at the Boys' Central High School 
off Philadelphia, Pa., and by a private tutor. He entered Princeton 
in 1884 and left us in 1885. While with us he was a member of 
the Class Glee Club, and he roomed at University Hall. After 
leaving Princeton he studied at Williams College, Mass., and the 
University of Pennsylvania Law School, receiving from the latter 
the degree of B.L. 

He has since followed his profession as a lawyer. From 1904 to 
191 1 he was Assistant City Solicitor of Philadelphia. 

The church of his preference is the Protestant Fpiscopal. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He is a member of the following : — • 
Zeta Psi Fraternity 
Lawyer's Club of Philadelphia 
Pennsylvania Bar Association 

His favorite recreation is walking. 





1888 1913 

CHARLES WILLISTON McALPIN 

p r Morristown, N. J. 
h Princeton, N. J. 

His 'father, David Hunter McAlpin, tobacco manufacturer, was 
born in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., N. Y., and died in New York 
City, Feb. 8, 1901. On April 16, 1845, ii^ New York City, he married 

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Frances Adelaide Rose, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
New York City, Aug. 23, 1829, and died there Nov. 28, 1870. 

Our classmate was born at Lake Mahopac, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1865. 
On July 2^, 1892, in Morristown, N. J., he married Sara Carter 
Pyle, daughter of James Pyle, manufacturer. 

"xA.llie" was prepared for college at Phillips Exeter Academy. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was Treasurer 
of the Baseball Association in Junior year and President of the same 
in Senior year ; a member of the Sophomore Reception Committee, 
sang in the Chapel Choir and was President of the Dramatic Society 
in Senior year. He was a member of Ivy and roomed at 11 North 
East during Freshman year and at 12 West Witherspoon the last 
three years. He received the degrees of A.B. in 1888 and A.M. 
(honorary) in 1901, both from Princeton. 

After leaving college in 1888 he engaged in business as tobacco 
manufacturer until 1901. From 1901 until the present time he has 
been Secretary of Princeton University. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
In politics he is a Wilson Democrat. 

He is a Manager of the Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, a 
member oif the International Committee of the Y. ]\I. C. A., and a 
member of the Committee of IManagement of the 23rd Street 
Branch of the Y. M. C. A., New York City. Also a Director of 
the United N. J. R. R. & Canal Co. 
He is a member of the following: — 

The Century Association, New York 

IMetropolitan Club, New York 

University Club, New York 

Grolier Club, New York 

Riding Club, New York 

Princeton Club, New York 

Lawyers Club, New York 

National Arts Club, New York 

Sleepy Hollow Club. Scarborough, N. Y. 

Morris Co. Golf Club, Morristown, N. J. 

Morristown Club, Morristown, N. J. 

Nassau Club, Princeton 

Princeton Golf Club, Princeton 

His favorite recreation is collecting engraved portraits of 
Washington. 

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i888 1913 

THOMAS NESBITT McCARTER 

p r Rumson, N. J. 
h Broad and Bank Streets, Newark, N. J. 

His father, Thomas Nesbitt McCarter, la\vyer, was born in 
Morristown, N. J., Jan. 31, 1824, and died in Newark, N. J., Jan. 
II, 1901. He had received the degrees of A.B., A.M., and LL.D. 
from Princeton. On Dec. 4, 1849, in Newton, N. J., he married 
Mary Louisa Haggerty, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Montague, N. J., June 15, 1828, and died in Seabriglit, N. J., June 
28, 1896. 

Our classmate was born in Newark, N. J., Oct. 20, 1867. On 
Feb. 9, 1897, in Baltimore, Md., he married Madeleine George 
Barker, daughter of George Barker, business man. They have had 
four children, all of whom are living: — 

Ellen George, born May 9, 1898 

Thomas Nesbitt, Jr., born Nov. 29, 1899 

Uzal H., 2nd, born Oct. 15, 1901 

Madeleine Barker, born Sept. 20, 1904 

Tom was prepared for college at Newark Academy and Dr. Pingry's 
School in Elizabeth, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated 
in 1888. He was a member of the Sophomore Reception Committee ; 
Alternate Lynde Debater ; Washington's Birthday Orator in Junior 
year and Class Censor on Class Day. He was active in the Dra- 
matic Association, a member of Ivy and Whig, President of the 



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Lawn Tennis Association, and roomed at 6 North Middle Reunion. 
After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 he studied at the 
Cokimbia Law School, New York, Oct. 1889 to June 1890. He 
received the degree of A.M. from Princeton in 1891. 

After leaving Columbia he was admitted to the bar of New Jersey 
and went into the practice of law in his home city, Newark. He 
was successively Judge of the First District Court of Newark, 
1896-1899; State Senator of N. J., 1900-1902, from Essex County; 
and Attorney General of N. J., 1902-1903. He is now President of 
the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey ; a Director in the 
Union National Bank of Newark; and President of the Red Bank 
Trust Co. He was formerly President of the LTnion County Trust 
Co., A'ice-President of the Fidelity Trust Co., and Director in the 
-Prudential Life Insurance Co. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
In politics he is, as he writes, "Straight out, old fashioned Repub- 
lican." 

He is a member of the following: — 

New York Yacht Club, New York 

LTniversity Club, New York 

Racquet and Tennis Club, New York 

Princeton Club, New York 

Railroad Club, New York 

Essex Club, Newark 

Racquet Club, Philadelphia 

Rumson Country Club 

Hamilton Club of Paterson 

Nassau Club of Princeton 
He is author of "McCarter on 'District Court Practice.' " 
His favorite recreations are golf, tennis, boating, riding. 
Tom writes : "The thing that impresses me most strongly in 
reference to Princeton is the hand-to-mouth method of its financing. 
It appears from the first annual report of President Hibben that 
there is a large annual deficit over and above the proceeds of the 
■<jraduate Fund, which has to be met by constantly passing around 
the hat for divers purposes. I suppose this is equally true of all 
the leading colleges of the country. Some solution of this problem, 
however, will have to be worked out, I think, even if it involves 
a curtailment of any extension in the work of the University for 
a short period." 




I9I3 
EDWARD HEBER McCLEERY 



p h r Kane, Pa. 



His father, John McCleery, lawyer, an A.B. 1859, of Princeton, 
was born in Milton, Pa., in 1837, and died in Atlantic City, N. J., 
in 1908. In 1865, in Milton, he married Mary Helen Marr, our 
classmate's mother, who was born there in 1845, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Milton in 1867. 

He was prepared for college at Lawrence ville N. J. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and left us in 1887, having stood first in his class 
in Civil Engineering in Freshman year. He was President of the 
Gun Club, and roomed at 6 West Witherspoon. He studied at the 
University of Pennsylvania 1888- 1889, and at Jefferson Medical 
College, 1890-1891, receiving the degree of M.D. from the latter in 
1891. 

He has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine ever 
since. 

In politics he is a Progressive (Bull Moose). 

He has contributed occasional articles to various medical periodi- 
cals. 

His favorite recreations are riding and hunting. 



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i888 1913 

CHARLES FREEMAN WILLIAMS McCLURE 

p b Guyot Hall, Princeton, N.J. 
r 2 Morven Place, Princeton, N. J. 

His father, Charles Franklin ]\IcCliire, real estate and mining, 
was born in Raymond, N. H., 1828, and is still living. In 1853 in 
Raymond, he married Joan Elizabeth Blake, our classmate's mother, 
who was born in Raymond, N. H., in 1831, and died in Boston, 
Mass., in 1910. 

Our classmate was born in Cambridge, Mass., ]\Iarch 6, 1865. 

"Spot" was prepared for college at the Chauncy Hallet School, 
Boston, at Kendall's School, Cambridge, Mass., and at Exeter, X. H. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888, being ap- 
pointed E.M. Fellow in Biology at graduation. He was manager 
of the Freshman Football Team; an editor of Bric-a-brac; member 
of the Dramatic Association, Ivy and Whig, and roomed at 10 
East Middle Witherspoon during the first term of Freshman vear 
and at 5 West Middle Witherspoon for the balance of the course. 
After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the 
College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York. 1890-1891 ; and at the 
following universities in Germany, — Berlin 1893, I'^iel 1895, ^^'iirz- 
burg 1897. He received the degree of A.M. from Princeton in 
1892 and that of D.Sc. (Hon.) from Columbia University in 1908. 

From 1891 to 1895 he was Instructor in Biology at Princeton; 
from 1895 to 1901 Assistant Professor in Biology in the same insti- 



tution; and from 1901 to the present time he has been the Class 
of 1877 Professor of Zoology there. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He has been elected to the following : — 

Member of the American Association of Naturalists 

Member of the American Zoological Society 

Member of the Association of American Anatomists and was 

Vice-President from 1910 to 191 1. 
Member of the American Philosphical Society 
Member of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, Germany 
He is a member of the following" clubs : — 
Princeton Club, New York 
University Club, New York 
Nassau Club, Princeton 
He is the author of articles on the anatomy of the nervous system, 
comparative anatomy of vertebrates, the comparative anatomy and 
development of the vascular system, especially the lymphatic system. 
His favorite recreations are travel and outdoor life in general. 

ALEXANDER HUGH McCORMICK, Jr. 

p r 1933 Biltmore Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 
b 1338 H Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 

His father, Alexander Hugh McCormick, Rear Admiral, U. S. 
Navy, was born in the District of Columbia, May 9, 1842. He 
studied at the U. S. Naval Academy. He married Isabella Howard, 
our classmate's mother, who was born in the District of Columbia, 
March 31, 1842, and died in Annapolis, Md., Jan. 29, 1903. 

Our classmate was born in the District of Columbia, Aug. 17, 
1866. On June 8, 1892, in the same place, he married Lila Gait, 
■daughter of James W. Gait, jeweler. They have had four children, 
.all of whom are living : — 

Alexander Gait, born March 21, 1893 

Hannah Elizabeth, born April 25, 1894 

Isabella Howard, born Jan. 25, 1904 

Virginia, born Sept. 20, 1908 

Alexander was prepared for college at Rittenhouse Academy, 
Washington, D. C. He entered Princeton, Sept. 1884, and left in 
^December of the same year. From 1903 to 1905 he studied at 



George Washington University, receiving the degree of LL.B. from 
that institution in 1905. 

He has held the following positions : — 

Clerk, Firemen's Insurance Co., D. C, 1885-1886 
Clerk, District Commissioners', D. C. 1886- 1889 
Private Secretary Edison General Electric Co., N. Y., 1889-1890 
Assistant Secretary Lincoln Fire Ins. Co., D. C, 1891-1898 
Clerk, Navy Department, 1898-1911 

Member of Firm, Nicholson & McCormick, Real Estate and 
Insurance, 1338 H St., N. W., Washington, D. C, from 
191 1 to the present time 
He is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. 
He is a member of the following: — 

Princeton Alumni Association of the District of Columbia 
Century Club of the District of Columbia 
Dumbarton Club of the District of Columbia 
Washington Country Club of Virginia 
His favorite recreation is Tennis. 





1888 1913 

ROBERT WINTERS MAC GREGOR 

p r 221 North Jefferson Street, Dayton, O. 

His father, Robert MacGregor, who was in the milling business, 
in Baltimore, Aid., was born in Cincinnati. O., Alarch 18, 1839, and 
died in Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1877. On Sept. 17, 1863, in Dayton, O., 

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he married Laura Winters, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Dayton, Feb. i6, 1841, and died there Dec. 29, 1908. 

Our classmate was born in Memphis, Tenn., March 16, 1866. On 
April 19, 1905, in Lucerne, Switzerland, he married Eleanor Gim- 
perling, daughter of John Emory Gimperling, in the railroad supplies 
business. They have had one child, Robert Winters, Jr., born Feb. 
27, 1906, who is still Hving. 

"Mac" was prepared for college at Deaver's Academy, Dayton, 
O. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the 
Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration at Commence- 
ment. He was a member of Whig and roomed at I University Hall. 
He received his A.B. from Princeton in 1888. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

Every '88 man will rejoice in the fact that "Mac" and his little 
family are survivors and not victims of the recent appalling floods 
in Ohio. The following thrilling extracts from his letters make us 
realize how closely they came to being the latter. 

"Dayton, Ohio, April 6, 1913. 
My dear Carter : 

Your letter of March 27th has just reached me. As you doubt- 
less know, Dayton has been under fifteen feet of water and practically 
every home in the city is more or less ruined. My house had four 
feet of water on our first floor and everything contained therein is 
gone. This includes my beloved books, which I have been collecting 
for thirty-five years. 

"Here everything is chaos and destruction. We have neither 
food, fuel, light, heat, nor any conveniences, such as we had only 
two short weeks ago. Our city is under martial law, and filled with 
thousands of troops. * * * * * 

"With kindest regards and fondest memories of Princeton days, 
believe me. 

Yours very sincerely, 

Robert Winters MacGregor." 

Writing again, six days later, he says : — 

"The whole disaster has only served to show those of us who have 
gone through it, how kindly and generous our fellow beings here on 
earth are really at heart. ***** 

"Personally, while I have lost heavily it has been chiefly in long 

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cherished possessions — things that have come to me from my family 
as heirlooms, and others which I myself have gathered in my wander- 
ings, and which, of course, can not he replaced Chief among these 
things are my books, which now lie in a heap, mud-covered and 
mud-soaked, in the street. The receding waters left them in a hope- 
less condition, and now after thirty and more years of treasuring, 
there remains only the gathering of them by the army of workers 
now in our streets. Practically everything on our low'er floor shared 
the same fate, and so it was with almost every home in Dayton. 
In many the waters reached even the second floor, and there the 
distress is even more acute. 

"It will, I am sure, interest you to know some of the personal 
side of the calamity as it affected me, your classmate of twenty-five 
years ago. I have lived in Dayton since 1877, and during that time 
we have had many local floods affecting parts of the city which 
were low lying and close by the river, but never once since 1866 has 
there ever been one drop of water even in the street where I now 
live. During this flood the water was ten feet deep in the street and 
four feet in my house. 

"It came on us with a rush during the small hours of the 25th of 
March. We were awakened, and hastened to carry such few things 
as we could to the second floor. Among these was a little food, and 
as the waters continued to rise, we later on moved the eatable things 
to the third floor. IVIeanw'hile, an angry current running fully fifteen 
miles an hour rushed by our house carrying with it every conceivable 
thing made by man. 

"To add to our terror, fire broke out in an adjoining block and 
explosions followed. Our supply of natural gas was cut off, our 
light went out, and our fires were extinguished, leaving us in dark- 
ness and cold. But we had a little food in our attic, and there we — 
that is my family of my wife and son, Robert aged seven — alone in 
our house, watched and waited literally in fear and trembling. The 
fire was approaching and a rushing current of Avater cut us off from 
any retreat. For eighteen hours we were in this predicament. We 
sat prepared to flee to the whirling waters when the fire should have 
reached the adjoining houses. 

"In Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, T have a boat, and in our third 
floor, I had stored the box containing my boating things. Among 
them were some hfe preservers and these we donned, and sat there 

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in the dark and cold awaiting the turn of the wheel of fate. Frankly, 
I thought our time had come, but the wind later came to our aid, and 
the fire eventually burned itself out. But I do not care to ever go 
through such an experience again. 

"When the waters finally receded on the 28th, some boats were 
enabled to pass in a little food to the people, but still there was no 
fire or light. Countless thousands in this valley were homeless. The 
Militia assumed control, and food in canned form began to arrive. 
Along with all the rest, I was compelled to form in the bread line and, 
ticket in hand, receive in my basket the food for a family of three. 
Fortunately in our cellar we had some coal, and when the waters had 
receded far enough, I got in there in my hip boots and got out 
enough to enable us to have one small fire in one room, and there we 
ate and lived and had our being for two weeks, while our lower floor 
dried out to some extent, enough to enable us to get down into it. 

"Such is the experience your humble servant and his family have 
gone through. Now after nearly three weeks things begin to look 
better. Everyone is much bespattered cleaning out his home and 
property. An army of men are on our streets, the Militia still 
control, some 1500 strong. Light we are still without, and telephone 
and natural gas, but food and clothing for the destitute are coming 
in in most generous fashion from every part of our land. Until 
within the last few days our banks have been kept closed by the 
Militia. Now they are open, and we can do our ordinary banking 
business, although in each one a militiaman is stationed. Many were 
caught in most straightened circumstances from lack of money when 
the flood came on us. I know of one man — the president of one of 
our largest banks, and himself worth a goodly sum, — who was 
caught by the waters with only one dollar and a half on his person, 
and the banks closed and under water for days. He met my wife, 
watching the receding flood, and from her borrowed five dollars, 
which she happened to have on her person, to meet his immediate 
needs. 

"As a matter of fact though, there was nothing to buy. The 
stores and their contents were swept into the river and down the 
valley, and money would then buy little save labor in cleaning out 
the resulting mud. Now all is quite different. Food and fuel are 
coming in in generous quantities, and the immediate wants of the 



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distressed are being splendidly looked after by many organizations 
and by our State and County authorities. * * * * 

"For the future, my plans are somewhat undecided. At present my 
home is uninhabitable, and I shall shortly quit it for a little place on 
Cape Cod, where I have spent the last two summers very happily 
with my boat ; and most fortunately I have secured the same little 
cottage for this year. And June ist w'ill in all probability find me in 
it, at least I hope so, for the conditions here are fearful, and will 
be for many months." 





1888 igi3 

PORTER ROBERT McMASTER 

p b r Greenwich. X. Y. 

His father, William Sybrandt McMaster, merchant, was born in 
Greenwich, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1835, and died in Lockport, N. Y., July 
4, 1870. On June 8, 1864, in Greenwich, he married Mary Sheldon 
Reynolds, our classmate's mother, who was born in Greenwich, N. Y., 
April 15, 1840, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Lockport, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1865. On 
Feb. 6, 1896, in Cambridge, N. Y., he married Mary Tilford Robert- 
son, daughter of James Edward Robertson, collector of Internal 
Revenue. She died in Cambridge, N. Y., April 13, 1907. 

"Mac'' was prepared for college at Greenwich High School, 
Greenwich, N. Y. He entered Princeton in i88.'| and graduated in 
1888 in the Third Group. Fie was Business IManager of "The 



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Philadelphian," and was elected Class Secretary on graduation. He 
was a member of Clio and roomed at 13 North West. After 
receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the College 
of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, 1889-1892, receiving 
the degree of M.D. from that institution in 1892. In 1891 he 
received from Princeton the degree of A.M. 

He was occupied in teaching in Louisville, Ky., 1888-1889; from 
1892 to 1894 he was Interne in the Presbyterian Hospital, New York ; 
and from 1895 to 19 10 he practised medicine in Syracuse, N. Y. In 
19 10 he was obliged to give up his practice in Syracuse, owing to 
ill health. An operation in Baltimore last year benefited him, but 
recovery has been slow. Until 19 10 he was Lecturer on CHnical 
Medicine in Syracuse Medical College, when he was appointed Asso- 
ciate Professor of same. On account of illness he was not able to 
fill the position. From 1899 until 1910 he was Attending Physician 
in the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, Syracuse, N. Y. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is a Progressive Republican. 

He is a member of the Syracuse Academy of Medicine and of the 
Onondaga County Medical Society. 

He is also a member of the University Club of Syracuse and of 
the Princeton Club of Syracuse. 

His favorite recreation is driving. 

In addition to the telegram of cordial greeting to the Class 
which "Mac" sent to us during the Reunion, and which was 
read aloud at the Class meeting, the following loyal and enthusiastic 
letter was received from him after Commencement. We all rejoice 
in the prospect of your speedy recovery, Mac, and join in the sincere 
hope that you will be with us at '88's thirtieth reunion. 

"Greenwich, N. Y., June 26, 1913. 
"My dear Ernest : — 

" Your courteous letter, which came to-day, was most welcome, and 
the opportunity it ofifered me of still writing a letter to '88 was 
appreciated, but only a long letter could contain all I would like to 
say to '88, and, although surely gaining, such a letter is still 
impossible. Then too, an account of myself for three of the five 
years since I last met you all at Princeton, would be an account of a 
sickness, beginning suddenly three years ago, terminating in a serious 
operation, and followed by a long, slow convalescence, interrupted at 

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times, but now, I trust, fully under way again. So I will content 
myself, perforce, with setting ahead my anticipations another five 
years, forgetting as far as possible my bitter disappointment of this 
year, and promising, as I confidently believe I can, that the next time 
'88 journeys to Princeton I shall not be counted among the absent. 
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing all the old faces in the forth- 
coming record. 

"Repeating my assurance of affection, loyalty and good Avishes, I 
am always your very sincere friend and classmate, 

Porter R. McMaster." 





GEORGE WHITFIELD MAC MILLAN 

p b r Adelphia, Monmouth Co., N. J. 

His father, Rev. George Whitfield MacMillan, who studied at 
Princeton Theological Seminary, was born in West Pennsylvania, 
Aug. 1 6, 1827, and is still living. In 1856, in Schenectady, N. Y., 
he married Nancy Yeosena Aiken, our classmate's mother, who is 
still living. 

Our classmate was born Aug. 8, 1863. On April 30. 1894, i" 
Turkey, N. J., he married Lillian IVIiller, daughter of Louis Miller, 
builder. They have had two children, one of whom is living: — 

Louise, born Sept. 16, 1896 

Doris, born March 6, 1902, died June 15, 1910 



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"Little Mac" was prepared for college at Hightstown, N. J. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was a member 
of the Editorial Committee of the Nassau Herald; also a member of 
Clio, and roomed at 16 North Reunion. He received the degree of 
A.B. from Princeton in 1888. From 1891 to 1894 he studied at the 
Medico-Chirurgical School in Philadelphia, receiving the degree of 
M.D. in the latter year. 

He has been continuously engaged in the practice of medicine. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he is a Bull Moose Republican. 

In May 1893 he was elected a member of the Monmouth County 
Medical Society, and in Oct. 1902 a member of the Ocean County 
Medical Society. 

His favorite recreations are fishing, riding, etc. 





1888 I 913 

JOHN ARMOUR McMILLAN 

pr 114 Exeter Street, West Pittston, Pa. 
h Miners Bank Building, Pittston, Pa. 

His father, Charles Law McMillan, paymaster Pennsylvania Coal 
Co., was born in Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, March 10, 
1830, and died at 114 Exeter St., West Pittston, Pa., May 14, 1906. 
On Oct. 22, 1861, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he married Elizabeth 
McNeish, our classmate's mother, who was born at Kilmarnock, 
Scotland, Jan. 26, 1837, and is still living. 



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Our classmate was born at io6 Exeter St., West Pittston, Pa., 
July 2-], 1866. 

"Pop" was prepared for college at the West Pittston High School 
and the Wilkes-Barre Academy. He entered Princeton in 1884 and 
graduated in 1888. He was a member of the Glee Club and the 
Chapel Choir. He roomed at 19 South East. In 1888 he received 
his A.B. from Princeton. 

Since leaving college he has been engaged as a chemist and 
manufacturer. 

In politics he is an Independent Progressive Republican. 

His favorite recreation is fishing. 





1888 1 9 13 

HOWARD McWILLIAMS 

p b ^i Nassau Street, New York City. 

r 1007 Hillside Avenue, Plainfield, N. J. 

His father, Daniel W^ McWilliams, Treasurer of the ^Manhattan 
Raihvay Co., was born in Hamptonburg, Orange, Co., N. Y., ^lay 
29, 1837, and is still living. On April 11, i860, in New York City, 
he married ITelen Frances Alarquand, our classmate's mother, wdio 
was born in Paterson, N. J., May 17, 1839, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 19, 1868. On 
Julv 24, 1909, he married Anna Walbridge, daughter of O. G. 
W^albridge, merchant. 

"Mac" was prepared for college at the Polytechnic Institute, 



Brooklyn, N. Y. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888 in the Third Group. He was a member of the Sophomore 
Reception Committee and Leader of the Banjo Club. He was a 
member of Whig, a Charter Member of University Cottage Club, 
and roomed at 4 West Witherspoon. After receiving his B.A. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Columbia Law School, New 
York, 1889-1891. In 1892 he received the degree of M.A. from 
Princeton. 

The first year after graduation he spent in business. Since 1891 
and up to the present time he has been actively engaged in the 
practice of law. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
In politics he is a Republican. 

He has been elected to membership in the following : — 
Bar Association of New York City 
Bar Association of New York State 
Bar Association of Brooklyn 
New York County Lawyers' Association 
American Bar Association 
He is also a member of the following: — 
University Club of New York 
University Club of Brooklyn 
Princeton Club of New York 
Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn 
Sons of the Revolution 
Country Club of Plainfield 
University Cottage Club, Princeton 
Nassau Club of Princeton 
His favorite recreations are tennis and "going back to Princeton." 
[We all know that "Mac" is a member, in good standing, of "The 
Old Guard."— Ed.] 

THOMAS H. MACKENZIE 

p h r 39 South Parson Ave., Flushing, N. Y. 

Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, June 1885. 

On May 14, 1891, he married Fannie McMillan. Children: 
Donald, born May 7, 1892; Malcolm, November 13, 1894. . 

He is a minister by profession. 

No reply to 1908 or 1913 circulars. 



WILLIAM S. MAXWELL 

pbr Santa IMonica, California. 

Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, June 1887. 

On January 19, 1901, he married Helen Barlow. Children: 
Cathleen Worthington, born December 20, 1901. (This is from 
1903 Class Record. No reply to 1908 circular. ) 

Although it proved impossible to extract later statistics or portrait 
from Maxwell, he has not left us without other and very practical 
evidence of his loyalty to '88, and writes the following word of 
friendly greeting, under date of May 29, 191 3. 

"I am sorry I cannot be present at the Reunion. But it is a long 
walk from here. 

"Remember me to them all and believe me, 
Very sincerely yours, 

Wm. S. Maxwell." 





1888 1913 

RICHARD WALN MEIRS 

p b 1336 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

r 1724 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, John Gaskill Meirs, retired, was born in ^lonmouth 
County, X. J., Sept. 16, 1839, and died there Sept. 4, 1909. On Feb. 
12, 1862, in New Egypt, N. J., he married Elizabeth Wain, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in Monmouth County, N. J., 
Sept. 4, 1838, and is still living. 



Our classmate was born in Walnford, N. J., July 26, 1866. On 
Oct. 31, 1894, at "Ravenhill," School House Lane, Germantown, 
Philadelphia, Pa., he married Anne Walker Weightman, daughter 
of William Weightman, Jr., A.M., M.D., chemist. They have had 
three children, all of whom are living: — 
William Weightman, born Sept. 18, 1895 
Anne Walker, born Aug. 25, 1898 
Jarvis, born June 12, 1901 

Dick was prepared for college at Eastburn Academy, Philadel- 
phia, and Freehold Institute. He entered Princeton in 1884 and 
graduated in 1888. He was a charter member of University Cottage 
Club, a member of the Dramatic Association and roomed at 7 South 
East. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 1888. 
Since leaving college he has been with the following : — 
Fourth Street National Bank, Philadelphia 1888 to 1895 
Harvey Fisk & Sons, Philadelphia 1895 to 1905 
Commercial Truck Company of America, President and Direc- 
tor 1907 
Electric Securities Company, President and Director 1910 
Utilities Corporation, President and Director 1910 
Pennsylvania Central Light & Power Company, President and 

Director 1910 
Pennsylvania Hydro-Electric Company, Director 1910 
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company, Director 1908 
Winifrede Railroad Company, Director 1905 
Winifrede Coal Company, Director 1905 
Lewistown & Reedsville Railway Company, Director 19 10 
He was born of Quaker parents but his present church preference 
is Episcopal. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

From 1892 to 1899 he was an active member of the First Troop 
Philadelphia City Cavalry. 

He was elected a member of the Board of Managers of the 
Franklin Institute in 1906, which position he has held continuously 
since. 

He has also been a life member of the Pennsylvania Historical 
Society and of the Academy of Fine Arts since 1906. 
He is a member of the following: — 

Princeton Alumni Association, Philadelphia 

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University Cottage Club, Princeton 

]\Ietropolitan Club, New York 

Princeton Club, New York 

University Club. Philadelphia 

Princeton Club, Philadelphia 

Racquet Club, Philadelphia 

Huntingdon A'alley Country Club, Philadeli)hia 

Corinthian Yacht Club, Philadelphia 

Pen and Pencil Club, Philadelphia 
His favorite recreation is travel. 

In response to the request for a letter to the Class, "Guinea" 
writes that it is "very difficult, as my life has been the ordinary 
routine. Went to work, married, have three children of whom 
two are boys, both of whom in due course will go to Princeton and 
endeavor to acquire as vast an amount of knowledge as the old 
man did while there ; have been scandalously remiss in my visits to 
the old town but promise to do better ; but have contributed as I 
was able to her interests, including indirect contributions to Prince- 
ton through Irvine via Mercersburg." 





1888 1913 

ULYSSES MERCUR 

p r The Racquet Club, Philadelphia, Pa. 
b 330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
His father, Ulysses Mercur, lawyer and judge, an A.B. of Jeffer- 



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son, 1850, was born in Towanda, Pa., Aug. 12, 1818, and died there 
June 6, 1887. On June 12, 1850, also in Towanda, he married 
Sarah Simpson Davis, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Dansville, Pa., 1821, and died in Towanda, April 7, 1896. 
Our classmate was born in Towanda, March 12, 1867. 
"Merc" was prepared for college at Cheltenham Academy. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He played on 
both the Class and the University Baseball Nines. He was Vice- 
President of the Class in Freshman year, served on the Sophomore 
'Reception Committee and was a member of the Class Day Commit- 
tee. He was a member of Whig and Ivy and roomed at 8 East 
Middle Witherspoon. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, 
and the degree of A.M. in 1895, also from Princeton. 

From 1 89 1 to 1896 he was engaged in the practice of law. Then, 
from 1896 to 1898 he did contracting, and from 1898 to the present 
he has been engaged in the insurance business. 
The church of his preference is the Episcopalian. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He is a member of the following: — 
Racquet Club, Philadelphia 
Rittenhouse Club, Philadelphia 
University Club, Philadelphia 
Princeton Club, Philadelphia 
Philadelphia Country Club, Philadelphia 
Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Philadelphia 
Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia 
Princeton Alumni Association, Philadelphia 
Sons of the Revolution, Philadelphia 
Colonial Society, Philadelphia 
Nassau Club, Princeton 
Princeton Club, New York 
His favorite recreation is golf. 

[The Editor notes that "Merc" started to mention baseball in 
connection with undergraduate honors and also as his favorite recre- 
ation, then modestly crossed out the word. The mention, therefore, 
of "Merc's" well known prowess and skill in the pitcher's box is to 
'be laid entirely at the door of the Editor, who looks forward to 
rseeing "Merc" pitch a strong game against '83 every five years.] 



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i888 1913 

JUNIUS SPENCER MORGAN 

b Care Clarence B. Alitchell, 40 Wall Street, New York. 

r Princeton, N. J. 

His father, George H. Morgan, retired banker, was born in Hart- 
ford, Conn., Feb. 14. 1840, and died in Lenox, Mass., April 28, 191 1. 
On June 25, 1866. in London, England, he married Sarah S. Morgan, 
our classmate's mother, who was born Dec. 5. 1839, and died in 
Bad Nauheim, Germany, July 5, 1896. 

Our classmate was born in L'vington-on-lludson. X. Y., June 5. 
1867. On June 4, 1891, in New York City, he married Josephine 
Adams Perry, daughter of General Alex. J. Perry, L^ S. A. They 
have had two children, both of whom are living: — 

Sarah Spence. born Feb. 17, 1893 

Alexander Perry, born Oct. 23, 1900 

"June" was prepared for college in English schools for live years, 
then at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1880 to 1884. lie entered 
Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was a member of the 
Sophomore Reception Committee; of Ivy and Whig: was Business 
Manager of the Dramatic Association and roomed at 16 W^est 
Witherspoon. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 and 
later the degree of A.]\I. also from Princeton. 

From 1888 to 1910 he was engaged in the banking business in 
New York City, being a partner in the firm of Cuyler, ^lorgan & 
Co. from 1892 to 1910, when the i^artnershi'p expired. 

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He held the position of Associate Librarian of Princeton Uni- 
versity from 1898 to 1910. 

He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church; a member 
of the Vestry of Christ Church, Rye, N. Y., and of the Vestry of 
Trinity Church, Princeton. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He is a member of the following: — 
Princeton Club, Philadelphia 
Travellers Club, Paris 
St. James' Club, London 
Union Club, New York 
Century Club, New York 
Racquet and Tennis Club, New York 
His favorite recreation is fishing. 





1888 1913 

JOHN ELLIOT NICHOLSON 

p h 646 Hudson Street, New York City 
r 304 West 91st Street, New York City. 

His father, John Nicholson, manufacturer of sheet metal, was 
born in Glasgow, Scotland, Feb. 2, 1828, and died in New York City, 
June 15, 1885. He married Miriam Galloway, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in New York City, Sept. 17, 1838, and died 
there June i, 1900. 



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Our classmate was born in New York City, Jan. 14, 1866. On 
May 13, 1891, in New York City, he married Mary Adams. They 
have had three children, all of whom are living: — 

Isabelle, born July 23, 1894 

Margaret, born Oct. 20, 1895 

John Elliot. Jr., born Nov. 5. 1899 

Jack was prepared for college at the University Grammar School, 
New York City. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888, being one of a class of three in the C.E. Department. He was 
a member of the Class Football Team in Sophomore year and 
played on the University Lacrosse Team. He was a member of 
Ivy and Clio, and roomed at 6 West \\'itherspoon. He received his 
C.E. from Princeton in 1888. 

Since leaving college he has been engaged in business as a 
general contractor in Roofing and Sheet Aletal Work. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he states that he is "Republican (in general)." 

He has been a member of the 7th Regiment National Guard, N. Y. 

He is also a member of the General Society of Mechanics & 
Tradesmen of the City of New York. (This Society has a Trade 
School of 2500: Carnegie recently gave a half million dollars to it.) 

He has membership also in the 7th Regiment A'eteran Associa- 
tion and the St. Andrew Society. 

Of his favorite recreations he says, "Lacrosse while in college. 
Since then out of doors, with no special hobby or game." 



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i888 1913 

ARCHIBALD ROBERTSON OSMER 

p b Osmer Block, Franklin, Pa. 

r 1 53 1 Liberty Street, Franklin, Pa. 

His father, James H. Osmer, lawyer, was born in Tenterden, 
England, Jan. 23, 1832, and died in Franklin, Pa., Oct. 3, 1912. On 
June 30, 1859, in Troupsbiirg, N. Y., he married Mary Jane Griggs, 
our classmate's mother, who was born in Troupsburg, Steuben Co., 
N. Y., 1835, and died in Franklin, Nov. 30, 1910. 

Our classmate was born in Franklin, Pa., Oct. 12, 1866. On Aug. 
21, 1893, in Fredonia, N. Y., he married Mary AHce Grant, daugh- 
ter of James R. Grant. They have had two children, both of whom 
are living: — 

James Harold, born Feb. 4, 1895 

Gilbert Grant, born May 25, 1898 

"Arch" was prepared for college at the Franklin, Pa., High 
School. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
played on the Class Football Team in Sophomore year; he was a 
member of Whig and roomed at 12 North Middle Reunion. He re- 
ceived his A.B. from Princeton in 1888. 

Since leaving college he has followed the law as his profession. 

He is a member of the Unitarian Church and President of 
the Board of Trustees of the First Unitarian Church of Franklin, Pa. 

He was elected District Attorney of Venango County, Pa., and 
served two terms. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

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He is a member of the Princeton Alumni Association of Western 
Pennsylvania, also of the following: — 

Mason, Myrtle Lodge No. 316, F. & A. M. Franklin, Pa. 
Franklin Lodge No. no B. P. O. E. 
Nursery Club, Franklin, Pa. 

His favorite recreations are hunting, fishing and motoring. 

"Arch" writes : "As to my writing a letter to the Class, containing 
something of interest, I must say that I feel utterly at a loss to 
know what it might be. My special interests during the years since 
'88 have been domestic and professional and my life has been largely 
one of routine. I have, lately at least, had no active part in politics. 
During the late campaign my sympathies were with the President, 
but my most ardent wish was that whatever else might be the result, 
Mr. Roosevelt should not succeed. I am not in the least disappointed 
in the election of Mr. President Wilson but on the contrary rather 
rejoice in his success and am sincerely hopeful that his administration 
may prove eminently successful. As to Princeton, I have been so 
little in touch with its affairs of late that I should not express any 
views. I can only say that I have confidence in Princeton and that 
my elder son expects to enter there in the Fall." 




1913 
MORRIS LONGSTRETH PARRISH 

p b 1500 W^alnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
r 313 South loth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, George Dilhvyn Parrish, merchant, was born at 

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On March 28, 19 13, in 
Devens Richardson of 



Oxniead Farm, BurHngton, N. J., Aug. 23, 1820, and died there 
Nov. 3, 1871. On Feb. 28, 1850, in Philadelphia, he married Sarah 
Longstreth Price, our classmate's mother, who was born in Philadel- 
phia, Pa., Sept. 4, 1829, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born Nov. 5, 1867. 
London, England, he married Frances 
Boston, Mass. 

He was prepared for college by R. H. Chase, of Philadelphia. 
He entered Princeton in Sept. 1884, and left in April 1885. He 
roomed in Edwards and Witherspoon. 

After leaving college he engaged in business as a stock broker. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He is a member of the following: — 
Philadelphia Club 
Racquet Club of Philadelphia 
Philadelphia Country Club 
His favorite recreations are books and camping. 




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1888 I9I3 

THOMAS MARC PARROTT 

p r 104 ]\Iercer Street, Princeton, N. J. 

His father, Edwin Augustus Parrott, lawyer, manufacturer, re- 
tired, was born in Dayton, O., 1830, and is still living. He received 
the degrees of B.A. and M.A. from the Ohio Wesleyan University, 



Delaware, O. In 1866 at Dayton, he married Mary May Thomas, 
our classmate's mother, who was born in Hamilton, O., 1841, and 
is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Dayton, O., Dec. 22, 1866. In 1895, 
in Edinburgh, Scotland, he married Mary Adamson, daughter of 
Laurence Adamson, in the British Civil Service. They have had 
three children, all of whom are living: — 

Laurence Augustus D'Arcy, born in 1899 

Lindesay Marc, born in 1901 

Frances Mary, born in 1907 

"Bird" was prepared for college at Deaver's School, Dayton, O., 
and Morristown Academy, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and 
graduated in 1888 in the Second Group, being awarded the Honorary 
Oration in English Literature. He won the Baird Poetry Prize ; 
the Class of '59 Prize in English Literature ; the MacLean Second 
Prize Senior Oration; and was an Editor of the Nassau Literary 
Magazine, and the Class Historian. He clubbed at Van Dyne's, was 
a member of Whig and roomed at 6 North Reunion, for about three 
years, also in LTniversity Hall. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at the University of Leipzig, Germany, 
from Oct. 1890 to July 1893, receiving the degree of Ph.D. from that 
institution in 1893. In 1891 he received the degree of A.IM. from 
Princeton. 

From 1888 to 1890 he was head of the Preparatory Department 
of Miami University, O. ; from 1893 to 1894 Fellow in English, 
Princeton; 1894 to 1896 Teacher (English and German) at 
Lawrenceville ; 1896 to 1900 Assistant Professor of English at 
Princeton ; and from 1900 to the present time he has been full 
Professor of English at Princeton. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is an Independent Republican with Progressive 
sympathies. 

About 1900 he was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. 

He is a member of the Nassau Club, Princeton ; and of the 
Princeton Club, New York City. 

As author he appears in the following: — 
Studies of a Bookhn'cr 

Editions of Merchant of J^enice, Macbeth, OthcUo. 
Editor (with A. W. Long) of English Forms — Chaucer to Kip- 



ling; of All Fools, and The Gentleman U slier, by George 
Chapman; and of Chapman's Tragedies. 
Various articles in Anglia; Englische Stndien, Modern 
Language Reviezv, Modern Philology. 
His favorite recreation is bridge. 

The latest chirnip from the "Bird" is dated April 21st at 
Florence, Italy, and runs as follows : 

"I'm having a very good time, reading Italian a bit, seeing beauti- 
ful things and enjoying a late but lovely spring. I'll make time some 
day soon to write you the letter I promised for the Class. I wish 
I could fly across for the Reunion and back again, but a parrot's 
wings are not strong enough for that. 

Yours ever, 

The Bird." 





i88« 1913 

JAMES HAMMOND PERSHING 

p b 404 Equitable Building, Denver, Col. 
r 1 1 30 Race Street, Denver, Col. 

His father, John Pershing, farmer, was born in Mount Pleasant, 
Pa., April 10, 1824, and died there March 20, 1889. O" Jan. 10, 
i860, in West Newton, Pa., he married Elizabeth Hammond, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in West Newton, June i, 1827, 
and died in Mount Pleasant, Jan. 5, 1864. 

Our classmate was born in Mount Pleasant, Pa., Dec. 27, 1863. 



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On Sept. 3, 1889, in Allegheny City, Pa., he married Martha Kimball 
Reymer, daughter of Harmer Denney Reymer. They have had two 
children, both of whom are living: — 
Alice Reymer, born June 2, 1892 
John, born March 22, 1900 

Jim was prepared for college at Mount Pleasant Institute. He 
entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Third Group. 
He was First Junior Orator, First Baird Prizeman, Third Lynde 
Debater, and Class Orator ; he sang in the Class Glee Club and the 
Chapel Choir ; was a member of the Dramatic Association ; Chairman 
of the Bric-a-Brac Committee; an Editor of The Philadclphian. He 
was a member of Whig and roomed at 16 North East. He received 
his A.B. from Princeton in 1888. 

In June 1890 he was admitted to the Allegheny County Bar, 
Pittsburgh, Pa., and to the Bar of the State of il^olorado, in Denver, 
Jan. 1892. He has been engaged in the practice of law continu- 
ously. From 1896 to 1903 he held the position of Professor of 
IMedical Jurisprudence in the Denver and Gross College of ]\Iedicine ; 
from 1903 to 1910 the same position in the University of Denver; 
and from 1910 to the present time has been Professor of IMedical 
Jurisprudence in the University of Colorado ; the Denver and Gross 
College of IMedicine and the University of Denver having been 
merged with the University of Colorado. 

He is a member and \"estryman of St. John's Episcopal Church, 
the Cathedral Church of Denver. 

Of civic appointments he has held the following: — 

Member of the First Charter Convention, for framing a Charter 

for the City of Denver, — service July i to Aug. i, 1903 
Member of the Colorado Civil Service Commission, 1907 to 1909 
IMember of the Colorado State Bureau, Child and Animal Pro- 
tection, 1905 to 1910 
Member and President of the Board of Charities and Correc- 
tion, City and County of Denver, 19 12 
In politics he is a Republican. 

In 1892 he was elected a member of the Denver Bar xA.ssociation, 
and in 1904 of the Colorado Bar Association. 

Since 1903 up to the present time he has been President of the 
United Charities of Denver. 

He is a member of the following: 

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Rocky Mountain Princeton Club 
University Club, Denver 
Country Club, Denver 
Mile High Club, Denver 





1888 1913 

THOMAS McCLURE PETERS 

p h r Kaysville, Utah. 

His father. Rev. Thomas McClure Peters, clergyman in the 
Episcopal Church, being Rector of St. Michael's Church, New York 
City, and Archdeacon of New York City at the time of his death, a 
B.A. of Yale University, and S.T.D., was born about 1820, at Boston, 
Mass., and died in New York City, Aug. 13, 1893. About 1849 he 
married Alice Clarkson, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
New York City about 1830, and died there Dec. 27, 1906. 

Our classmate was born in Great Harrington, Mass., Aug. 25,. 
1867. His family happened to be spending the summer there, 
although residing permanently in New York City. 

'"Pete" was prepared for college at Trinity School, New York City. 
He entered Princeton in 1885 and graduated in 1888. He was a. 
member of the Dramatic Association; a Charter Member of the 
University Cottage Club ; also a member of Whig, and roomed at 8 
East Middle Witherspoon. After receiving his A.B. from Prince- 
ton in 1888, he studied two years at the Columbia Law School, 
New York, and at the same time in the School of Political Science^ 



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of Columbia, receiving, in course, the degrees of ]\I.A. and Ph.D. 
from the latter. 

Except for five years in Alaska, principally devoted to mining, 
he has been engaged in the practice of law. 

The church of his preference is the Episcopal. 

In politics he is "principally Democratic." 

He was elected a member of the following: 
Bar Association of New York City 
Bar Association of the State of Utah 

His favorite recreation is fishing. 




1913 
DANIEL WALTER PHELAN 

t 14 N. Munn Ave., East Orange, N. J. 

His father, William Phelan, farmer, was born in New York City, 
Aug. 15, 1814, and died Nov. 27, 1884. On Sept. 4, 1839, in New 
York City, he married Clara Earl, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in Irvington, N. J., June 10, 1823, and died in Alhambra, 
Calif., Feb. 20, 1899. 

Our classmate was born in Gillette, N^ J., July 31, 1864. On 
June 17, 1889, in Newburg, N. Y., he married Annie Boothroyd, 
daughter of George Boothroyd. They have had two children, both 
of whom are living: — 

Marguerite Alice, born June 7. 1891 

Earl Walter, born Sept. 25, 1900 

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"Captain" Phelan was prepared at Phillips Andover. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and left us in 1887. He won Second Prize as 
Sophomore Essayist in Whig Hall. Dan counts it as an under- 
graduate honor that he "stood very high in 'Buck Hewitt's gang.' " 
He was a member of Whig and roomed at 19 South Edwards. 

Since leaving college he has been engaged in the lumber business. 

He is a member of the Methodist Church. 

In politics he is a "Bull Moose." 

His favorite recreation is whist. 

"Captain" Phelan writes: "Just at present I am devoting most 
of my energies to the improvement of some real estate in Brooklyn 
in which I am interested. I am looking forward, however, with a 
great deal of pleasure to the coming reunion of '88, and hope to 
see a good representation of the old crowd at that time." 




1888 
CELSUS POMERENE 

p b r Canton, Ohio. 

His father, Peter P. Pomerene, physician, was born at Mount 
Hope, O., and died in Berlin, O., Nov. 29, 1892. He married 
in Berlin, O., Elizabeth Wise, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in Berlin and died there in 1904. 

Our classmate was born in Berlin, O., June 18, 1866. He is not 

married. 

Celsus was prepared for college at Wooster University. He 

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entered Princeton in Sept. 1885, and graduated in 1888. He was a 
member of Clio and roomed in town, at Mrs. King's. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied law 
at the Cincinnati Law School until 1891, when he entered upon the 
practice of law in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon the death of his father 
in 1892 he returned to Berlin, wdiere he practised law and looked 
after his father's estate until iQii, when he became a partner in the 
law firm of Pomerene, Ambler & Pomerene, Canton, Ohio. 
U. S. Senator Atlee Pomerene, Princeton "84 and elder brother of 
our classmate, is the senior member of the above law firm, in which 
Celsus still continues as a partner. 

During his residence in Berlin he served a term as Common Pleas 
Judge. During the same period he was almost continuouslv Presi- 
dent of the Board of Education, and we are reliably informed that 
Berlin had good schools at that time. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

[Note. — The Editor begs to express his thanks to Lister Pomerene 
for valuable assistance in preparing the above, it being impossible 
to secure any direct word from Celsus himself.] 





1888 1913 

LISTER POMERENE 

p h r Coshocton, Ohio. 

His father, Peter P. Pomerene, physician, was born in Mount 
Hope, O., and died in Berlin, O., Nov. 29, 1892. He married, in 

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Berlin, O., Elizabeth Wise, our classmate's niother, who was born in 
Berlin, and died there in 1904. 

Our classmate was born in Berlin, O., Nov. 26, 1867. On Dec. 
ly, 1905, in Sombra, Ontario, he married Laura Grace Whiteley, 
daughter of Samuel Whiteley, in the real estate business. They 
have had one child, which died in infancy. 

Lister was prepared for college at Wooster University. He 
entered Princeton in Sophomore year and graduated in 1888, in the 
Third Group. He was a member of Clio, and roomed in town, at 
Mrs. King's. 

After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at 
the following: — 

Columbus Medical College, winter of 1888-1889 
Bellevue Hospital Medical College, autumn of 1890 
Kentucky School of Medicine, summer of 1891 
Postgraduate, St. Alexis Hospital, Cleveland, 1904 
Postgraduate, Chicago Postgraduate, 1894 

He received the degree of M.D. from the Kentucky School of 
Medicine in 1891, and in the same year the degree of A.M. from 
Princeton. 

From 1891 to 1905, he was a practising physician in Berlin, O., 
and from 1905 to the present time he has been practising medicine in 
Coshocton, O. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

He says he has no favorite recreation "except a visit every 
summer to the Mayo Clinic." 

With his usual modesty Pomerene writes as below, but let us 
remind him that many also who have not "filled the same niche" 
know something of the demands made upon and the service rendered 
to humanity by the "country doctor:" the varied practice; the 
unrelieved strain and physical exposure at times ; the necessary 
assumption of many responsibilities that a city doctor can turn 
over to a specialist or share with a consulting colleague ; the impor- 
tant decisions that must be made without reference to any medical 
library, save that which a country doctor must always carry behind 
his eyes. 

All honor to the Honorary Degree of CD. ! And "Job" Hedges 
and "Little Mac" would say "Amen," if modesty permitted. 



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Lister writes : "My entire history is covered when I relate that 
all these years I have been a country doctor, nothing more. Any of 
the fellows who have filled the same niche in life, will realize that it 
is a life of work, even though it lacks in glory and parades. Let us 
hope it has not been in vain.'" 

The above letter was offered in lieu of statistics, but yielding 
later to the importunity of the Editor, Lister finally sent his 
statistics and with it a letter from wdiich the following interesting 
extract is taken. After apologizing for his delay, he continues: 

"Really, Carter, I am more interested in affairs of "88 than you 
would opine from my negligence. But I am only a country doctor, 
settled in the clutches of the humdrum monotony characteristic of 
such a life. We work as hard as, or perhaps harder than, the 
members of other callings, but get little returns in the way of 
renown. About the only reward we do get is an 'all-puffed-up 
feeling' because we are 'some pumpkins' in the community. The 
sort of feeling indicated by Phelan, way back in '88, wdio, when 
chided by the librarian for playing too much horse in 'my librar}%'' 
retorted, 'You think you are a little tin god behind a brass rail.' 

"Thus you see it is an occasion of considerable embarrassment to 
some of us to answer such questions as, — 'When were you a U. S. 
Senator?' 'How long were you Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?' 
''What years were you President of the U. S.?' etc. Wherefore do 
we defer until the final moment filling out the blanks you send us, 
lioping somehow or other to avoid giving the whole thing away. 

"Some day, Carter, I hope to be able to report to my classmates 
that I have done something of wdiich they may be proud. At this 
moment, however, I may sum it all up by saying that I have helped a 
■couple of thousand people into this life: I have no means of 
knowing how many I may have helped into the next life. 

"With kindest regards, 

A'ery sincerely yours, 

Lister Pomerene." 



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LUTHER EDMUNDS PRICE 

ph r y Walnut Crescent, Alontclair, N. J. 

His father, Nathan Cozens Price, farmer, merchant and civil 
engineer, was born in Tuckahoe, N. J., March 23, 1828, and died in 
Cape May, N. J., April 9, 1906. On Dec. 27, 1865, in Cape May, he 
married Roxana Hildreth Edmunds, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15, 1841, and died in Cape May, 
Oct. 18, 1899. 

Our classmate was born in Cape May, Sept. 27, 1866. On Oct. 30, 
1900, in Montclair, N. J., he married Gertrude Agnes Evans, 
daughter of William Thomas Evans, merchant. They have had 
two children, both of whom are living: — 

William Evans, born May 19, 1902 

Nathan Cozens, born Dec. 20, 1904 

Luther was prepared for college at Pennington Seminary, Penn- 
ington, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 
in the Third Group. He played on the University Football Team 
and the University Baseball Nine ; was an Editor of the Princetonian 
and a member of the Class Day Committee. He was a member of 
Clio and roomed at 16 South West. He received his B.A. from 
Princeton in 1888. He studied^ at the University of Pennsylvania 
Law School, Sept. 1891-June 1894, receiving from that institution 
the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1894. 



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In his career as a journalist, Luther has held the following 
positions : — 

Reporter and Assistant Sporting Editor, Philadelphia Record, 

Sept. 1888 to Sept. 1890 
Reporter, Philadelphia Press, Sept. 1890 to March 1896 
Reporter, Assistant Copy Editor, Assistant Telegraph Editor, 
Assistant News Editor, Assistant Foreign News Editor and 
Cable Editor, Nciv York Herald, ]\Iarch 1896 to Dec. 1905 
Assistant Correspondent of London Daily Mail, London Daily 

Mirror and JW^ekly Despatcli, 1903 to 1905 
American Correspondent for TJie Tribune of London from Dec. 

1905 to April 1908 
Assistant Eoreign News Editor and Cable Editor, Neiv York 

Herald from April 1908 to Nov. 191 1 
He is now on the Editing Staff of the Nezv York Sun. 
He is a member of the Methodist Church but his present prefer- 
ence is the Episcopal Church. 

In politics he is an Independent Republican. 

In 1910 he was elected a member of the Sons of the American 
Revolution. 

He is also a member of the following: — 
Princeton Club of New York. 

Princeton Alumni Association of Montclair and vicinity 
Nassau Club of Princeton 
Country Club of Glen Ridge. N. J. 
In addition to the large amount of newspaper writing connected 
with his professional work, Luther is the author of a novel, "re- 
cently written and unpublished." 
■ His favorite recreation is golf. 

Luther says : ''Our elder son, William, is developing into a 
gilt-edged golfer but I think that the younger boy, Nathan, is apt 
to be more of an all-around athlete. William is two years' ahead 
of the average boy of his age in studies and Nathan just strikes the 
average." He writes further: — 

"Dear Classmates : 

"After twenty-five years I find that my attachment to '88 is just 
as strong as ever and the interest in its membership even keener. 
If, through any cause, I missed a class event in this entire period, it 



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was a matter of much regret and I dare say that the same spirit 
fills my fellow-classmates. Of all my associations not one has been 
as close to me, except the family associations, as that of our college 
life. It seems to me that in the later years of our lives this feeling 
should be encouraged in some definite form as far as practicable by 
a system of class meetings or reunions or some method of general 
.correspondence in which every member should join. 

Yours faithfully, 

Luther E. Price.'' 





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1913 



WILLIAM COZENS PRICE 

p 7 Walnut Crescent, Montclair, N. J. 

r 179 Bagley x^venue, Detroit, Mich. 

b 286 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

His father, Nathan Cozens Price, farmer, merchant and civil 
-engineer, was born in Tuckahoe, N. J., March 23, 1828, and died in 
€ape May, N. J., April 9, 1906. On Dec. 27, 1865, in Cape May, he 
married Roxana Hildreth Edmunds, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15, 1841, and died in Cap May, 

Oct. 18, 1899. 

Our classmate was born in Cape May, Sept. 27, 1866. On Nov. 
19, 1895, in St. Luke's P. E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa., he married 
Caroline' Marqueze Halliday. They have had one child, Marian 
Balliday, born Nov. 6, 1896. and who died ^larch 12, 1909. 

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''Billy" was prepared for college at Pennington Seminary, Penn- 
ington, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. 
He played on the University Football Team and the University 
Baseball Nine. He was a member of Clio and roomed at 16 South 
West. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he entered 
the University of Pennsylvania Law School, but left before the 
end of the year to enter the newspaper field. 

He has occupied editing desks on the Pliiladcipliia Inquirer, and 
Philadelphia Press, and has had other newspaper connections. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he is a Republican "but independent." 

In addition to his newspaper work he is the author of the "Billy 
Biddle" letters and a few magazine stories. 

His favorite recreation is reading. 

In responding to the Reunion notice "Billy" sends the following 
word of greeting to the Class: — 

'T regret exceedingly that I am unable to greet my old classmates 
in June. Remember me kindly to all of them. Have been ill with 
the grip several weeks. 

"Pleased that Ihitton and Tod will receive degrees. 

"My kindest regards to you, Ernest. 

W. C. Price.^' 





1888 1913 

RALPH EARL PRIME, Jr. 

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p b 2^ Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. 

r 75 Locust Hill Avenue., Yonkers, N. Y. 

His father, Ralph Earl Prime, attorney and counsellor at law, a 
D.C.L. of Bellevue College (Omaha University), and LL.D. of 
Wooster University, was born in Alatteawan, N. Y., March 29, 1840, 
and is still living. On Aug. 9, 1866, in Utica, N. Y., he married 
Annie Richards-Wolcott, our classmate's mother, who was born 
in Braintree, Mass., Feb. 5, 1841, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Yonkers, N. Y., July 9, 1868. On 
Sept. 24, 1895, in Yonkers, he married Jessie Heermance, daughter 
of William Laing Heermance, President of Cold Storage Co. They 
have had three children, all of whom are living: — 

Ralph Earl Prime, 3rd, born Sept. 25, 1896 

William Heermance, born May 28, 1898 

Edward Gardner, born Nov. 12, 1901 

Ralph was prepared for college at the Yale School, Yonkers (Theo- 
dore H. Leighton, Principal). He entered Princeton in 1884 and 
graduated in 1888 in the Third Group, being awarded an Honorary 
Oration and the Lyman Atwater Prize in Political Science at gradu- 
ation. He won Second Prize as Senior Essayist in Clio Hall and 
sang on the Class Glee Club. He was a member of Clio and roomed 
at 15 North Middle Reunion, 1884-1885 and at 15 South East 
1886-1888. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he 
studied at the Columbia Law School, N. Y., from Oct. 1889 to Feb. 
1891, and was then admitted to the Bar of the State of New York 
before graduation from the Law School. He received the degree of 
A.M. from Princeton, 1890, conferred in course after one year of 
postgraduate study. 

Since Feb., 1891, he has been engaged continuously in the prac- 
tice of law at Yonkers, as a member of the firm of R. E. & A. J. 
Prime. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is an Independent, but, as he says "with Democratic 
leanings, and voted with pleasure for Woodrow Wilson." 

He is a Notary Public; President of the Westchester County 
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Vice-President 
of New York State Convention of Societies for the Prevention of 
Cruelty. 



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He holds membership as follows : — 
Jonkheer Lodge No. 845, F. & A. M. 
Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution 
Companion in New York State Commandery of Military Order 

of the Loyal Legion of United States 
Yonkers Council Boy Scouts of America 
His favorite recreation he gives as, "formerly yachting, latterly 
motoring — my heart, however, still 'beats true to Poll.' " 





1888 1913 

EVANS TULANE RICHARDSON 

p b r Tucson, Arizona. 

His father, Wilson Gaines Richardson, L^niversity Professor, an 
A.B. and A.M. of the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. of Hiram 
College, Ohio, was born in Maysville, Ky., Dec. 26, 1825, and died 
in Stanton, Tenn., in July 1886. He married Louisa Y. Kennon, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., about 1827, 
and died in Richmond, Ky., in Sept. 1878. 

Our classmate was born in Oxford, Miss., Jan. i, 1867. On 
Dec. 28, 1892, in St. Paul, ^linn., he married Katherine Augusta 
Mayo, daughter of Charles Edwin Mayo, wholesale hardware mer- 
chant and secretary of the jMinn. Historical Society. They 
have had two children, one of whom is living : — 
Katherine Beecher, born May 17, 1895 
Dorothy Sears, born July 16, 1896, died July 15, 1912 
"Texas'' was prepared for college at Clarksville, Tenn., in the 

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Prep. Dept. of S. W. P. University. He entered Princeton in 1884 
and graduated in 1888, in the Third Group, being awarded an 
Honorary Oration at Commencement. He was an Editor of the 
Nassau Herald, a member of Whig, and in Freshman year roomed 
at 28 North Edwards and at 18 South Middle Reunion for the 
balance of the course. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 
1888, and the degree of A.M., in course, in 1891, also from Princeton. 

He has been teaching in preparatory schools, almost uninterrupt- 
edly, from graduation until 191 1. Since Jan. 1912, he has been 
Editor of the Casa Grande Times (Arizona). 

He is a member of the Episcopal Church. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

He was the Arizona delegate to the "Federal Aid to Good Roads 
Congress," in Washington, D. C, March 1913. 

From 1902 to 1906 he was Secretary of the Princeton Alumni 
Association of Paris, France. From 1912 to the present time he 
has been President of the Princeton Alumni Association of Arizona. 
He is also a member of the University Club of Washington, D. C. 

As author he appears in numerous editorials on various subjects. 

His favorite recreations are golf and horse-back riding. 





1888 1913 

ELLIOTT VERNE RICHARDSON 

p Care Consular Bureau Dept. of State, Washington, D. C 

r P. O. Box 103, Sydney, Australia. 

h Care American Consulate General, Sydney, Australia. 



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His father, Rev. Richard Higgins Richardson, Presbyterian clergy- 
man and an A.B. (1844) and D.D. (1865) both of Princeton, was 
born in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 4, 1820, and died in Bayhead, X. J., 
June 15, 1892. On Sept. 7, 1853, in Hadley, Mass., he married 
EHzabeth Octavia Woodbridge, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in New York City, Jan. 10, 1834, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Newburyport, Mass., March 4, 1868. 
Married Oct. i, 1890, Harriet Foster Booream ; since divorced. 
Children: Allan Seymour, born Nov. 15, 1893; Anne Foster 
Booream, born Feb. 22, 1895. 

"Trenton" was prepared for college at the State Alodel School,. 
Trenton, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888 in the Third Group, being awarded the Boudinot Fellowship 
in Modern Languages. He was a member of the First Tug of 
War team in 1888. He roomed at 9 North Edwards. After receiv- 
ing his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at Johns Hopkins, 
Baltimore, Sept. to Dec. 1888. 

He was engaged in commercial life for about three }'ears, 1889- 
1892. Thereafter he was occupied with journalism in Africa and 
elsewhere, until 1909, when he entered the L^. S. Consular Service. 
He was commissioned Vice and Deputy Consul General, Sydney, 
March 25, 1910. He passed the Consular Examination at Washing- 
ton, D. C, April I, 191 2, and is now waiting for transfer to the post 
of Consul somewhere. 

In 1898, he served in the L". S. Navy in the Spanish War. 
"Trenton" writes the following letter, through which it is cheering 
to catch a gleam of that solitary Princeton flame, burning so brightly 
at the ends of earth. 

"Sydney, Australia, xApril 29, 1913. 
"My dear Ernie : 

"I know I ought to have sent my 'Copy' along sooner, but I 
have deferred doing so in the hope that I would be sent to a 
higher post before the big book went to press. However, although 
on the consular eligible list I am still only a Vice. Hope, however, 
is still strong. 

"In respect of remoteness I must claim the gold cup. Japan and 
China are neither of them as far away from the Cannon as Sydney. 

'T cannot be with you in June. A year ago I was at home after 

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12 years' absence and in all I have been away more than 17 years 
with only two trips to headquarters. 

"I hope you will all have a big time at the Reunion. Look for 
me at the 50th ; from the 25th I am barred by circumstances. But 
when the cry 'Heads out '88' goes forth I shall hear it even here. 
"Photograph under separate cover. 
"Best wishes to all, 

Yours sincerely, 

E. Veri7e Richardson." 





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JACOB RIEGEL 



p r S^iy Greene Street, Germantowm, Philadelphia, Pa. 
h 466 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, Jacob Riegel, merchant, was born in Pennsylvania,. 
Aug. 24, 1822, and died in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 4, 1880. On Aug. 
I, 1854, in Philadelphia, he married E. Theresa Stull, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Philadelphia, Aug. 21, 1832, and died there 
Dec. 24, 1904. 

Our classmate was born in Philadelphia, ]\Iarch 25, 1867. On 
Dec. 5, 1888, in St. Luke's P. E. Church, Germantown, Philadelphia, 
he married Margaret Louise Knorr, daughter of George Frederic 



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Knorr, physician. They have had five children, all of whom are 
living: — 

Jacob Riegel, Jr., born Oct. 26, 1889 

Marguerite Louise, born Feb. i, 1829 

George Frederic, born Feb. 2^, 1894 

William Ely, born Oct. 7, 1899 

Richard Eveland, born Aug. 2^, 1902 

"Jake" was prepared at Cheltenham Academy. He entered Prince- 
ton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He was a member of Whig, a 
Charter Member of University Cottage Club, and roomed at 14 
West Witherspoon. Fie received his B.A. from Princeton in i! 



Since leaving college he has been engaged in the real estate 
business. 

He is a member of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, 
Ogontz, Pa. 

In politics he is an Independent Republican. 

He is a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the 
Zoological Society of Philadelphia. 

He is also a member of the following: — 
University Club, Philadelphia 
Princeton Club, Philadelphia 
Princeton Alumni Association, Philadelphia 
Huntingdon Valley Country Club 
Nassau Club, Princeton 
University Cottage Club, Princeton 

His favorite recreations are golf, cricket, riding, etc. 

Of his children, "J^l^^" writes: "Jacob Riegel, Jr., the Class 
Boy, graduated from Princeton with the Class of 191 2 and with 
the degree of Bachelor of xA.rts. George Frederic Riegel is an under- 
graduate of Princeton, Class of 191 5, Academic course. William 
Ely Riegel is at school. Richard Eveland Riegel is also at school." 

No record of the "Prince" Riegel would be complete without includ- 
ing some further account of the Class Boy, Jacob Riegel, Jr., in 
whose college and future career all '88 men are interested. At the 
request of the Editor he has given an outline of his college course in 
the followins: letter : — 



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Jacob Riegel, Jr. 

''Germantown, Phila. 
"My dear Mr. Carter : 

"I herewith send you an outHne of my course at Princeton. 

"I prepared at Chestnut Hill Academy, St. Martins, Philadelphia. 
I entered college in the fall of 1908. My department was the Aca- 
demic Department and I was a candidate for the A.B. degree. In 
Junior year when it came time to specialize I elected the Department 
of Art and Architecture and followed this work until I graduated in 
1912. 

"My line of work, outside of my studies, lay chiefly in drawing. 
I was fortunate in being elected to the editorial boards of "The 
Princeton Tiger" and "The Princeton Bric-a-Brac." I was inter- 
ested in the art side, that is the cartooning and designing of both 
these publications. I am a member of the University Cottage Club. 

"This is a very brief resume of my course but it contains the chief 
points and I hope this is what you wished for the Class Record. 

Very truly yours, 

Jacob Riegel, Jr." 

He is following architecture as a profession and at present is 
associated with Mr. Mantle Fielding, architect, at 518 Walnut St., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 



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THEODORE K. RINEHART 

Last known address, (1903); Webb City, Missouri. 
Entered Princeton Sept. 1884; left, Sept. 1887. 
Reported as merchant in 1903 Record. 
No reply to 1908 or 1913 circulars. 





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1913 



PEDRO RIOSECO 



p r 2141 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

His father, l^edro Rioseco, cigar manufacturer, was born in 
Camaguey, Cuba, 1827, and died in Aug. 1907. He married Mar- 
garita Ramos, our classmate's mother, who was born in Camaguey, 
1834, and died Nov. 1902. 

Our classmate was born in Camaguey, Jan. 2/, 1863. On May 20, 
1891, he married Margaret Malseed, daughter of Samuel Malseed, 
foundryman. They have had one child, Helen, born Oct. 29, 1893, 
who is still living. 

"Peter" was prepared for college at Fewsmith's Academy, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 
in the Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration for 
General Excellence. He also received Honorable Mention in Eng- 
lish Literature. He was a member of Clio and roomed at 14 North 
Middle Reunion. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, 
he studied at Princeton Theological Seminary three years, 1888-1891. 



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From 1891 to 1896 he was Pastor of Taneytown and Piiiey Creek 
•churches. Pastor at Stonega, Va., from 1898 to 1899 and Presby- 
terian Missionary in Cuba from 1899 to 1908. From 1909 to the 
present time he has been in Philadelphia working as a translator. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is a Progressive Democrat. 





1888 



1913 



WILLIAM COURTLAND ROBINSON 

p b r 3504 Baring Street, Philadelphia, P'a. 

His father, Rev. James Henry Robinson, Presbyterian clergyman, 
an A.B., 1859, A.M., 1862, and a D.D., 1898, of Union College, 
N. Y., was born in Argyle, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1836, and is still living. 
In Oct. 1864, at Greenwich, N. Y., he married Mattie S. Stewart, 
■our classmate's mother, who was born in Greenwich, May 1841, and 
■died in Delhi, N. Y., July 14, 1878. 

Our classmate was born in Delhi, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1865. On June 
21, 1891, in Delhi, he married Fannie Augusta Horner. They have 
had one child, Stewart MacMaster, who was born July 24, 1893, 
and is still living. 

"Court"' was prepared for college at Delaware Academy, Delhi, 
N. Y. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the 
Third Group. He was First Prize Freshman Essayist in Clio Hall. 
For a part of his course he roomed at 15 South Middle Reunion and 



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at 13 North West for the balance. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at Princeton Theological Seminary, 
1888-1891. In the latter year he received the degree of A.M. from 
Princeton, and that of D.D. from Syracuse University in 1906. 

He has held pastorates in the following churches : — 
First Presbyterian, Clinton, N. Y. 
First Presbyterian, Potsdam, N. Y. 
Park Central Presbyterian, Syracuse, X. Y. 

He is now P&stor of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

In 1895, 1899 and 1912 he was appointed Commissioner to the 
Presbyterian General Assembly, and in 1913 was appointed a 
member of the Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sunday 
School Work. 

He is a member of the Union League Club of Philadelphia, Pa. 

As an author he appears in several short articles in religious 
papers. 

His favorite recreation is tennis. 





1888 1913 

WALTER WILLARD ROSS 

p b 105 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, 111. 
r 1572 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 

His father, Edward Thomas Ross, lumber manufacturer and a 



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graduate of Illinois College, 1856, was born in Vergennes, Vt., 1838, 
and died in Cairo, 111., 1869. In 1861 at Duquoin, 111., he married 
Ellen Mary Wall, our classmate's mother, who was born in Duquoin 
in 1840 and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Pulaski, 111., March 29, 1866. On 
May 14, 1891, in Chicago, he married Jane Ross Ames, daughter 
of Thomas Ames, mine and coal operator. They have had four 
children, three of whom are living: — 

Ames Wolcott, born May 7, 1892 

Walter, born Aug. 4, 1896, died Nov. 24, 1899 

Willard, born Aug. 24, 1902 

Robert, born Oct. 8, 1904 

Emily Ames McCormick, aged 11, a niece and ward of Mrs.. 
Ross, also lives with them. 

"Charlie" was prepared for college at Whipple Academy, Jackson- 
ville, 111. He studied Freshman year, 1884, at Illinois College and 
entered Princeton in 1885, graduating in 1888. He won some 
speaking prizes, among them the Second Sophomore Oration in Clio 
Hall. He was a member of Clio, a Charter Member of University 
Cottage Club, and roomed at 6 West Middle Wither spoon. After 
receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the North- 
western Law School, 1888- 1889 and at Harvard Law School, 1889- 
1890. He received the degree of A.M. from Princeton in 1891. 

He has practised law continuously. Among his clients have been 
the following: — 

C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co. (Attorney for 4 years.) 

C. G. Daurs, Comptroller of Currency, U. S. 

D. L. & W. R. R. Co. (1901 General Counsel for several 

years.) 

Chief Lumber Manufacturers' Association of U. S. 

Jacksonville Gas Co., and various other Gas Companies 
. Jacksonville Ferry and Land Co. 

Ames Realty Co. 

L. S. Ousley, Executor, etc. 
The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
He was appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, 1893. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He has been elected a member of the following : — 

American Bar Association 

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Illinois Bar Association 

Chicago Bar Association 
He is a member of the following: — 

Princeton Alumni Association of Chicago 

University Club of Chicago 

Princeton Club of New York 

University Cottage Club, Princeton 

Evanston Golf Club 

Essex County Country Club 

Tuscombia Golf Club 
His favorite recreation is golf. 

While "Charlie" was living East, as General Counsel of the 
D. L. & W. R. R., he maintained offices in New York City and had 
a very charming country home in Llewelyn Park, Orange, N. J. 
Those of us '88 men wdio had the pleasure of being entertained 
there by Mrs. Ross and "Charlie" regretted very much the resignation 
of his position and his return to the Windy City. 



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1888 1913 

WILLIAM HENRY RUNYON 

p h r La Grange, 111. 

His father, Benjamin Runyon, farmer, was born in New Jersey 
in 1826 and died in Millington, N. J. in 1906. He married Ann 

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Elizabeth De Mott, our classmate's mother, who was born in New 
Jersey in 1829 and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in New Jersey, Dec. 26, 1863. In 1900, 
in Chicago, 111., he married Grace Louise Hocking, daughter of 
William Francis Hocking, physician. They have had four children, 
all of whom are living: — 

Benjamin Francis, born in 1901 

Ernest Hocking, born in 1903 

Elizabeth, born in 1907 

Gertrude Louise, born in 1907 

Runyon was prepared for college at Bedminster, N. J., and at 
home. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the 
Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration in Physical 
Science at Commencement. He won the First Prize Senior Oration 
in Clio and the Experimental Science Fellowship. He was a member 
of Clio and roomed at 16 South East. After receiving his A.B. 
from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Harvard Summer School 
and the University of Chicago for various courses. He received the 
A.M. degree from Princeton in course. 

He was engaged in teaching in secondary schools until Sept. 19 10. 
Since then he has been Underwood «& Underwood's representative 
in Chicago, which position he still holds. He has taught in the fol- 
lowing schools : — 

Friends' School, Wilmington, Del, 1 889-1 891 
University School, Chicago, 111., 1891-1893 
Armour Institute School, Chicago, III, 1893-1895 
Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, III, 1897-1900 
Lyons Township High School, LaGrange, III, 1900-1910 

He is a member of the Baptist Church. 

In politics he is an Independent. 

Runyon writes : 'T am sending a recent photo of my children 
which might seem to indicate that I am a Roosevelt follower. I can, 
however, cheer for Woodrow W. in all sincerity." 



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i888 1913 

WILLIAM LUTHER SIDLER 

ph r Danville, Pa. 

His father, Franklin Sidler, farmer, was born in Danville, Pa., 
Feb. 13, 1835, and died there Dec. 14, 1891. He married Amanda 
Jane Gulick, our classmate's mother, who was born in Danville, 
Jan. 24, 1840, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Danville, Pa., Oct. 9, 1859. On Jan. 
10, 1889, also in Danville, he married ^lary E. Divel, daughter of 
Henry Divel. They have had four children, all of whom are living : — 

^Margaret R., born Aug. 10, 1891 

Frank W., born Aug. i, 1894 

jNIildred, born Feb. 28, 1896 

Henry D., born Jan. 24, 1899 

"Jay Gould" was prepared for college at the Danville High 
School, Bloomsburg State Normal and Wyoming Seminary, Kings- 
ton, Pa. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
was a member of the Editorial Committee of the Nassau Herald, 
and roomed at dilferent times at South Edwards, i South Reunion 
and South West. He received his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, and 
the degree of A.]\I., also from Princeton, in June 1890. 

He was admitted to the Bar of Montour County, Pa., in Sept. 
1890. In Nov. 1891, he was elected to the office of Register of 
Wills and Recorder of Deeds of ^Montour County, and has been re- 
elected six consecutive times since. 



The church of his preference is the Lutheran. 

In poHtics he is a Democrat. 

On Sept. 22, 1908, he was appointed District Deputy Grand 
Master of F. & A. M. by R. Worshipful Grand Master George B. 
Orlady, of Pa., which position of honor he still holds. 

His favorite recreations are hunting and fishing. 

Sidler writes that his oldest son is at Mercersburg Academy pre- 
paring for Princeton. 





1888 



1913 



CHARLES SIDNEY SMITH 



p r 304 Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park, D. C. 
h The George Washington University, Washington, D. C. 

His father, William Henry Harrison Smith, Chief Clerk, Bureau 
of Equipment, Navy Department, a B.D., June 28, 1871, of Colum- 
bian (now George Washington) University, was born in Niantic, 
Conn., Aug. 23, 1841, and is still living. On Oct. 9, 1855, in Wash- 
ington, D. C, he married Maria Brainard Allyn, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Hartford, Conn., June 25, 1840, and is 
still living. 

Our classmiate was born in Washington, D. C, July 21, 1867. 

"Smiss" was prepared for college at Rittenhouse Academy, 
Washington, D. C. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888 in the Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration in 



Classics at Commencement. He was a member of Clio and roomed 
at 20 Canal (now Alexander) St. After receiving his A.B. from 
Princeton in 1888, he studied at Leipsic University, Germany, Oct. 
1897-July 1898, and at Johns Hopkins University, Sept. 1898- 
June 1900 and from Sept. 1905 to June 1906. He received the 
degree of A.M. from Princeton, 1891, and that of Ph.D. from Johns 
Hopkins in 1906. 

Taking up the profession of teaching, he has held the following 
positions : — 

Assistant Master, Depuy School, Trenton. N. J., Sept. 1890- 

June I 89 I 
Instructor in Latin, Princeton University, Sept. 1891-June 1897 
Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek, Columbian ( now 

George Washington) LTniversity, Sept. 1900-June 1907 
Full Professor of Greek and Latin, the George Washington 
University, June 1907 to the present time 
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He has been elected to the following : — 
American Philological Association, 1895 
Archaeological Institute of America, 1902 
National Geographic Society, 1904 
Classical Association of the Atlantic States, 1908 
He is also a member of the following: — 

Princeton Alumni Association of the District of Columbia 
Washington Classical Club 
Federal Schoolmen's Club 
As author he appears in the following: — 

Fifty Selections from Valerius Maxiuiiis (Leach, Sherrell & 

Sanborn, 1895) 
Selections from 0. Curtiiis Ritfiis (in conjunction with Willard 

Humphreys, Ginn & Co., 1896) 
Notes on the Style of Seneca the Philosopher (in George 

Washington University Bulletin, 1907) 
Metaphor and Comparison in the Epistulae ad Lueiliuin of L. 
Annacns Seneca (J. H. Furst Co.. 1910). 
His favorite recreations he gives as, "Walking and (by proxy, 
now-a-days) baseball." 



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i888 1913 

GARRETT VOORHEES STRYKER 

p b American International College, Springfield, Mass. 
r 28 Amason Street, Springfield, Mass. 

His father, Theodore F. Stryker, grain, lumber and coal dealer 
and for the last sixteen years Postmaster, was born in Bomid Brook, 
N. J., Oct. 31, 1838, and is still living. On Oct. 20, 1864, in Rocky 
Hill, N. J., he married Rachel Voorhees, our classmate's mother, 
who was born in Rocky Hill, Oct. 14, 1843, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Bound Brook, N. J., Sept. 24, 1865. 
On Feb. 11, 1891, in Kansas City, Mo., he married Laura Robbins, 
daughter of George Robbins, business man. They have had two 
children, both of whom are living: — 

Garrett Beardsley, born July 8, 1894 

Orville Theodore, born March 9, 1897 

Garrett was prepared for college at the State Model School, 
Trenton, N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in June 
1887. After Freshman year he changed from the Scientific course 
to Special Academic in preparation for the law. He was a member 
of Clio and roomed at 9 South Edwards. 

After completing his course in Princeton he took up the study of 
law in Flemington, N. J., with State Senator George H. Large, 
remaining with him four years, when he went to Kansas City to 
the office of Beardsley & Gregory, Attorneys for the Jarvis Conklin 
Mortgage Trust Co. ; shortly afterwards he entered the Land 



Department of this Trust Co., came with the Company to \\'all 
Street, New York City, and was with them during the reorganization 
into the North American Trust Co., as Secretary of its land holding 
company. He never took the examination for the bar. 

Always interested in Christian work, he was called to the Ministry 
in 1896 and served churches in Williamstown and New Marlboro, 
Berkshire Co., Mass., for fourteen years. He was ordained in 1903. 
In 1909 he was called to take charge of the Department of Industry 
and to be an Instructor in Mathematics in the American International 
College, an institution for the education of foreignborn youth for 
the raising up of leaders imbued with the correct idea of American 
citizenship and Christian service, which position he now holds. 

He is a member of the Congregational Church. 

In politics he is, "always a straight Republican in national affairs 
and Independent in local." 

Garrett says that he was "never a club man, but fond of the home 
circle and of good reading." 

His favorite recreations are walking and watching all outdoor 
sports. 

He writes: "My life since leaving college has been one of those 
ordinary, smooth running, that has had nothing very exciting or 
startling but simply an attempt to do one's duty and sticking to it." 





i888 1913 

WILLIAM EMERY STUDDIFORD 

ph r 124 East 36th Street, New York City. 

His father, Rev. Samuel Miller Studdiford, clergyman, an A.B., 
1856, A.M. and D.D., all of Princeton, was born in Lambertville, 
N. J., Jan. 24, 1835, and died in Trenton, N. J., in 1907. In 1862 he 
married Mary Christiana Emery, our classmate's mother, who was 
born at Flemington, N. J., in 1838, and died in Trenton in 1898. 

Our classmate was born in Trenton, N. J., July 4, 1867. On 
Sept. 17, 1896, in Bayhead, N. J., he married Maria Emlen Hah. 
daughter of Andrew Douglass Hall, physician, an A.B. and M.D., 
both of the University of Pennsylania. They have had two children, 
both of whom are living: — 

William Emery, Jr., born July 29, 1897 

Andrew Douglass, born March 25, 1901 

"Dominie" was prepared for college at the Model School, Trenton, 
N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
was Secretary of the Class in Sophomore year and Treasurer in 
Junior and Senior years. He sang on the University Glee Club and 
in the Chapel Choir; was a member of Clio and roomed at 5 South 
Reunion. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he 
studied at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, 1888-1891. 
In 1891 he received the degree of A.M. from Princeton, and that of 
M.D. from^ Bellevue Hospital Medical College in the same year. 

He has devoted himself to the practice and teaching of medicine. 



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and since 1900 has held the position of Assistant Professor of 
Gynecology in the New York and Bellevue Hospital Medical 
Colleges. 

In politics he is an Independent Republican. 

He has been elected to membership in various City, State and 
National Medical societies, among which are : — 
American Aledical Association 
American Gynecological Society 
American Gynecological Club 
New York State and County Medical Societies 
Society of the Alumni of Bellevue Hospital 
New York Obstetrical Society 
He holds the following positions : — 

Attending Obstetrician New York Nursery and Child's Hospital 
Assistant Attending Gynecologist, Bellevue Hospital 
Assistant Attending Gynecologist, General Memorial Hospital 
Consulting Surgeon, Franklin '(N. J.) Hospital 
He is a member of the following: — 
University Club of New York 
Princeton Club of New York 
He is the author of articles and case reports in various medical 
journals. 

His favorite recreations are fishing and sailing. 
"Dome" writes : "I cannot add anything to dry statistics that 
will be of interest. I am still an optimist and try to enjoy life as it 
comes, in spite of the trying grind that the practice of medicine 
demands. I am looking forward to a great time in June, and am 
delighted to hear that so many of the old Class will be back to 
break rule five and play horse again." 



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1 888 
ARTHUR PEMBERTON STURGES 

/» & 31 Nassau Street, New York City. 
r 36 Park Avenue, New York City. 

His father, Frederick Sturges, retired merchant, was born in 
Hyde Park, N. Y., and is still living. On July 29, 1863, he married 
Mary Reed Fuller, our classmate's mother, who died Feb. 17, 1886. 
Our classmate was born Feb. 24, 1867. 

The "Duke" was prepared for college at St. Paul's School, Con- 
cord. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
was an Editor of the Princetonian; President of Ivy, a member of 
Whig, and roomed at 8 East Witherspoon. He received his A.B. 
from Princeton in 1888. 

For many years he was with Drexel, Morgan & Co., afterwards 
with J. P. Morgan & Co. He is now interested in various companies 
of development. 

In politics he is a "staunch Republican and voted for Taft." 
He is a member of the following : — 
Union Club of New York 
New York Yacht Club 
Turf and Field Club, New York 
The Brook Club, New York 
Racquet and Tennis Club, New York 
Republican Club, New York 
Players Club, New York 



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Down Town Association, New York 
New York Athletic Club, New York 
University Club, New York 
Rockaway Hunt Club 
Metropolitan Club of Washington 





1888 1913 

JAMES FREDERICK TALCOTT 

pr 60 West 87th Street, New York City. 
b 225 Fourth Avenue, New York City. 
Siimmcv home: Seabright, N. J. 

His father, James Talcott, banker and merchant, was born Feb. 
7, 1835, and is still living. On Oct. 30, 1861, in Bridge Hampton, 
L. I., he married Henrietta Elizabeth Francis, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Bridge Hampton, July 24, 1842, and is still 
living. 

Our classmate was born Sept. 14, 1866, at 20 West 39th Street, 
New York City. On Oct. 28, 1890, at the Church of the Strangers 
in New York City, he married Miss Frank Vanderbilt Crawford, 
daughter of Robert Leighton Crawford, interested in Railroads. 
They have had four children, all of whom are living : — 

James, Jr., born Nov. 21, 1893 

Hooker, born Oct. 13, 1895 

Julia Lake, born (3ct. 28, 1898 

Martha Everitt, born March 16, 1904 



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The "Senator" was prepared for college at the Charlier School, 
West 59th Street, and M. VV. Lyon's School, 22nd Street and 
Broadway, both in New York City. He entered Princeton in 1884 
and graduated in 1888 in the Third Group. He played on the 
University Lacrosse Team ; was a member of the Sophomore Recep- 
tion Committee; sang on the Class Glee Club; was member of 
Whig; a charter member of University Cottage Club, and roomed at 
7 East Middle Witherspoon for the first two years and at 15 West 
Witherspoon for the balance of his course. After receiving his 
B.A. from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Union Theological 
Seminary, 1888-1890 and 1891-1892; at Oxford University, England, 
1890-1891 ; and at Berlin University, Germany, 1891. He received 
the degree of M.A. from Princeton in 1892. 

From 1892 to 1897 he was Assistant Minister at St. Bartholomew's 
Church, New York City. From 1902 to 1908 he was Minister-in- 
charge of St. George's Church, Rumson, N. J. He then found 
it necessary to devote much of his time to various business enter- 
prises in which he was interested. He holds the following 
positions : — 

Director Empire Trust Co., New York 

Director Century Bank, New York 

Director Hungarian American Bank, New York 

Director American Hosiery Co. 

Director New Britain Knitting Co., New Britain, Conn., also 

holding the position of Secretary and Treasurer in this 

concern 
Member of the firm of James Talcott, Bankers and Merchants, 

New York City 

Besides his varied business duties, he is still deeply interested in 
Church and philanthropic work, holding the following positions : — 
Trustee, Water St. Mission, New York (of which he has also 

been Chaplain) 
Trustee, Bowery Branch Y. M. C. A., New York, also Chair- 
man of the Board 
Trustee, Northfield Seminary, Northfield, Mass. 
Treasurer, Students Movement, Y. AL C. A., New York 
Trustee, Union Settlement, New York, also Treasurer 
Trustee, Fort Valley School for Negroes, Fort Valley, Ga. 

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Trustee, Cloyne School, Newport, R. I., also President of the 

Board 
Trustee, St. Ambrose Italian Mission, Xew York 
Secretary, St. Bartholomew's Boys' Club, Xew York 
Vice-President, County Committee, Y. J\I. C. A., Monmouth 
Co., N. J. 
He is a member of the following: — 
Princeton Club of New York 
City Club of New York 
Japan Society of New York 
Historical Society of New York 
Rumson Country Club 
Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club 
American Universities Club of London, England 
Liniversity Cottage Club, Princeton 
His favorite recreations are golf, tennis and traveling. 
He writes to the Class as follows : — 

"After graduation I spent two years at Union Theological Sem- 
inary, with Beebe, Fryling, and Fullerton. I then went to Oxford, 
England, for a year, visiting also Egypt and Palestine. 

"The following year I graduated at Union Theological Seminary 
and at once entered upon my duties as Assistant Minister of St. 
Bartholomew's Church, New York, remaining five years, — a period 
of great interest to me, especially the panic period of 1893-1894, 
during which I was in charge of the relief work of this great Parish 
and daily distributed supplies to many hundreds of people. 

"Being called away in 1897 by family matters, I did not take up 
my ministerial work again until 1902, when I became Minister-in- 
charge of St. George's Church, Rumson, New Jersey. This work 
in the country was of great interest and resulted finally in the 
building of a new* church costing ij^ioo,ooo, a rectory. Parish 
House, etc. 

"In 1907, after five years at St. George's, I resigned and took up 
again my duties as Director of various financial corporations in 
which I am interested. 

"In 1907 I made a trip to Japan, spending six weeks in this 
fascinating country, and in 1908 took a trip around the world via 
London and China, doing it in 4^ months. 

"As this is a letter to the Class I urge upon you all to never lose 

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sight of the idea of Serznce as the great aim of hfe, 'A^on uiinistrari 
sed ininistrare.' What that service may be is for each one to 
determine, but if our aim is this we are sure to reach the highest 
possible in this world. 

Yours truly, 

J. Frederick Talcott, 
'Senator'." 

Those of us who knew him best in college, (the Editor clubbed with 
him two years), need no assurance that the "Senator" himself has 
continued to regulate his steps in life, great and small, by the 
standard of ''ininistrare." 





1888 1913 

JOHN BENTON THOMAS 

pr 416 Third Street, Lakewood, N. J. 
h 120 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, N. J. 

His father, John T. Thomas, was born in Llechryd, Wales, 
Jan. 30, 1833, and died in Indiana, Pa., Feb. 28, 1912. On Oct. 10, 
1853, in Indiana County, Pa., he married Mary Griffith, our class- 
mate's mother, who was born in Indiana County, Sept. 14, 1836, 
and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Indiana County, Pa., March 16, 1864. 
On June 18, 1890, in New York City, he married Mathilde Mueher, 
daughter of Alexander Mueller, Rentier (retired). 



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John was prepared for college at the State Normal School, 
Indiana, Pa. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. 
He was a member of Whig and roomed in a private residence at 3 
Dickinson Street, Princeton. He received his A.B. from Princeton 
in 1888 and the degree of A.]M., also from Princeton, in 1891. 

From 1888 to 1895 he taught Modern Languages in a private 
school for boys. From 1895 to 1898 he traveled abroad and studied 
architecture; and from 1898 to the present time he has been 
practising architecture as a profession. 

He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He has been a member of the Xew Jersey Chapter of the 
American Institute of Architects since the inception of the Xew 
Jersey Chapter in 1902. 

He is also a member of the Princeton Club of New York and the 
Nassau Club of Princeton. 

His favorite recreation is fishing. 

John sends the following word of greeting to the Class : 

"Lakewood, New Jersey, 

April 24, 19 1 3. 
"Dear Carter: 

"It is not an easy task to write the kind of letter you have asked 
for to be pubHshed in the Class Record, but I consider it the duty 
of each member to say something. 

"To the Class as a whole and to each individual member I send 
greetings and an abundance of good cheer and good fellowship. 

Sincerely, 

John B. Thomas." 



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STEPHEN G. THOMAS 



ph A,o Wall Street, New York City. 
r 300 West 1 06th Street, New York City. 

His father, John T. Thomas, farmer, was born in Llechryd, 
Cardiganshire, Wales, Jan. 30, 1833, and died in Indiana, Pa., Feb. 
28, 1912. On Oct. 10, 1853, in Indiana County, Pa., he married 
Mary Griffith, our classmate's mother, who was born there, Sept. 
14, 1836, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Indiana County, Pa., April 28, 1861. 
On Nov. 28, 1895, in Waverly, N. Y., he married Adelaide Corwin, 
daughter of Oliver B. Corwin, merchant. 

"Steve" was prepared for college at the Indiana State Normal 
School, Indiana, Pa. Pie entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated 
in 1888. He was a member of the Editorial Committee of the 
Nassau Herald; a member of Whig; and roomed in private resi- 
dence at 3 Dickinson Street, Princeton. After receiving his A.B. 
from Princeton in 1888, he studied at the Columbia Law School, 
N. Y., Oct. 1889 to June 1891, receiving the degree of LL.B. from 
that institution in 1892. He received the degree of A.M. from 
Princeton in 1891. Upon leaving the Law School he was admitted 
to the Bar of New York State and has followed his profession as a 
lawyer in New York City. 

He is a member of the West End Presbyterian Church, New York 

City. 



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In politics he is a Republican. 

He is a member of the Country Club of Lakewood, X. J. 

His favorite recreation is golf. 




1913 

ROBERT ELLIOT TOD 

p r 998 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 
b 5 Nassau Street, New York City. 

His father, Andrew Tod, manufacturer, was born in Ormiston, 
Scotland, and died in Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 1902. He married 
]\Iary Kennedy, our classmate's mother, who was born in Blantyre, 
Scotland, and who is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Glasgow, Scotland, July 31, 1867. On 
Feb. 3, 1904, in South Orange, N. J., he married Katharine Alex- 
ander Chew, daugliter of P. P. Chew. They have had one child, 
Katharine Kennedy, born Dec. 30, 1907, who is still living. 

"Scotchman" Tod entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in 1885. 
He was a member of the Class Football Team in Freshman year. In 
June 1913 Princeton conferred upon him the degree of B.S. as of 
the Class of 1888. 

His career has been that of a banker. 

He is a member of the following: 
Lawyers' Club, New York 
Riding Club, New York 
Sleepy Hollow Country Club 

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University Club, Chicago 
New York Yacht Club 
Atlantic Yacht Club 
Indian Harbor Yacht Club 
"The Pilgrims" 
Royal Thames Yacht Club 
His favorite recreation is yachting. 





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1913 



THORNTON FLOYD TURNER 

p h r Bennington, Vt. 

His father, Herbert Beach Turner, lawyer, counsel for Farmers' 
Loan & Trust Co., New York City, an A.B., 1856, of Columbia 
and graduate of Albany Law School, 1858, was born in Cheshire, 
Conn., 1836, and died in Englewood, N. J., 1903. On June 3, 1863, 
in Mastic, L. L, he married Sarah Kirkland Floyd, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Mastic and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Englewood, N. J., Oct. 8. 1865. On 
May 31, 1898, in North Bennington, Vt., he married Elizabeth Laura 
McCullough. daughter of John G. McCullough, B.A., ex-Governor 
of Vermont. They have had three children, all of whom are 
living : — 

Herbert Thornton, born May 30, 1900 

Elizabeth Park, born Nov. 17, 1901 

John McCullough, born Ivlarch 5, 1908 



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"Goody" was prepared for college by tutoring at Englewood, X. J. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated from the Scientific 
School in 1888 with a grade of about 84 per cent, winning the 
White prize in Architecture. He was A'ice-President of the Class 
in Junior and Senior years, and an Editor of Bric-a-Brac. He was 
elected to Ivy, but resigned in Junior year. He was a member of 
Clio, sang in the Chapel Choir and roomed at 48 University Hall. 
He received his B.S. from Princeton in 1888, and later studied at 
the General Theological Seminary, New York, 1901-1902. 

Until Sept. 1901 he practised architecture under the firm name 
of Hill & Turner, in New York City. He then studied for the 
ministry and has held the following positions : — 

Assistant at Calvary Church, New York City, 1902-1909 
Rector of St. Thomas', Hartford, Conn., May 1909-Nov. 1912 
From then until the present time he has been Rector of St. 
Peter's, Bennington, A"t. 
He served on Sunday School Commissions in New York and Con- 
necticut ; was President of the Junior Clergy Alissionary Association, 
New York, 1907-1908; and Secretary of the Social Service Commis- 
sion in Connecticut, 1910-1912. 

Of his politics he says, "T have been independent, generally voting 
Republican, but for Wilson in 191 2 and Progressive State ticket in 
1912." 

He was elected to membership in the Beaux Arts Society, New 
York City, the New York Churchman's Association, and (1912) the 
Clerical Club, Conn. 

He is a Trustee of the Connecticut Literary Institution. 
He is a member of the following : — 
University Club, New York. 
Princeton Club, New York 
St. Nicholas Society, New York 
Sons of the Revolution, New York 
University Club, Plartford 
His favorite recreations are motoring, gardening, and occasional 
"hikes." 



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GEORGE BERGEN WESTCOTT VAN DYKE 

p br Moosic, Lackawanna Co., Pa. 

His father, Rev. Joseph Smith Van Dyke, Presbyterian Minister, 
an A.B., A.M., and D.D., all from Princeton, was born in Bound 
Brook, N. J., Nov. 2, 1832, and is still living. On May 7, 1861, in 
Bridgeton, N. J., he married Sarah Jane Swing, our classmate's 
mother, who was born at or near Bridgeton, May 7, 1837, and died 
in Cranbury, N. J., Jan. 5, 1894. 

Our classmate was born in Bloomsbury, N. J., Sept. 3, 1865. On 
Sept. 14, 1892, in Allentown, N. J., he married Mary Evangeline 
Swain, daughter of Rev. George Swain, Presbyterian Minister, an 
A.B., A.M., and D.D. of Rutgers. They have had two children, 
both of whom are living : — 

Eleanor Westcott, born Oct. 10, 1899 
George Malcolm Ramsay, born May 7, 1901 

"G" was prepared for cohege at Brainerd Institute, Cranbury, 
N. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in "the 
Third Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration at Commence- 
ment. He was First Prize Senior Essayist in Whig Hall. He 
roomed at 19 North West. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton 
in 1888 he studied at Princeton Theological Seminary, three years' 
•course, 1889- 1892. In the latter year he received the degree of 
A.M. from Princeton. 

For the year 1888-1889, between college and seminary, he was a 

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teacher in a private school at Cranbury, X. J. After his Seminary 
course he was ordained to the Presbyterian Ministry, l\Iay 12, 1892, 
and since has had the foUowing pastorates :— - 

Hope Chapel, Watertown, N. Y., June i, 1892-AIay 31, 1894 
First Presbyterian Church, Perth Amboy, X. J., June i, 1894- 

Feb. 29, 1898 
Presbyterian Church, Hammonton, X. J., ^larch i^ 1898-Xov. 

30, 1899 

Presbyterian Church, Lowville, X. Y., Dec. i, 1899-Jan. 31, 1904 
Southern Adirondack Mission, Old Forge, X. Y., April i, 1904- 

April 30, 1905 
Presbyterian Church, Upper Lehigh, Pa., May i^ i905-]March 

31, 1912 

Presbyterian Church, Moosic, Pa., from April i, 1912, to the 
present time. 
Of his politics he says he is "usually Republican," his only 
political activity being, to vote. 

His favorite recreations are gardening and bicycling. 

ATHERTON BLIGHT WADLEIGH 

b r Bridgeport, Pa. 

p Care Francis Rawle, Esq., West End Trust Building, Philadel- 
phia. Pa. 

His father, Albra Wadleigh, priest in the Protestant Episcopal 
Church, a B.A. of Harvard and B.D. of General Theological Sem- 
inary, Xew York, was born in Saco, Me., July 3^ 1833, and died in 
Germantown, Pa., May 10, 1873. He married Emily Wadleigh, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in Lewistown, Pa., April io„ 
1838, and is still living. 

Our classmate was born on April i, 1869. On Oct. 30, 1S94, he 
married Clara Whyte, daughter of Edward Whyte, merchant. They 
have had three children, all of whom are living : — 

Emily Rawde, born ]\Iay 19, 1896 

Edward Henry, born Sept. 29, 1899 

Elizabeth Patricia, born March 17, 1905 

"Bum" was prepared for college at the Racine College Grammar 
School, Racine, Wis. He entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in 
Jan. 1885. He roomed at Witherspoon. After leaving Princeton 
he studied at Lehigh University. 

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He has been occupied in various positions since College clays and 
is at present engaged in farming. 

The church of his preference is the Protestant Episcopal. 

In politics he is a Republican. 

He is a member of Chi Phi Fraternity, and B. P. O. Elks. 





1888 1913 

ELLWOOD O. WAGENHORST 

p b Bond Building, Washington, D. C. 
r The Cecil, Washington, D. C. 

His father, James J. Wagenhorst, lumber manufacturer, was born 
in Lehigh Co., Pa., Jan. 6, 1838, and is still living. On May 27, 
i860, in Kutztown, Pa., he married Mary O'Boyle, our classmate's 
mother, who was born in Berks Co., Pa., June 16, 1842, and is 
still living. 

Our classmate was born in Kutztown, Pa., June 3, 1863. On 
Feb. 25, 1909, in Washington, D. C, he married Caroline Howard 
McCallum, daughter of Archibald T. McCallum of the Government 
Service, and an LL.B. 

"Wag" was prepared for college at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, 
Pa. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
played on the University Football Team and the University Base- 
ball Nine, captaining both in Senior year. He sang in Class Glee 
Club; was an Editor of the Princetonian; and Master of Ceremonies 
on Class Day. He was a member of Whig and roomed at Edwards, 
East College, Reunion and University Hall, 

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After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 he studied at the 
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pa., and the 
National University Law School, Washington, D. C. In 1892 he 
received the degree of AM. from Princeton, and in the same year 
that of LL.B. from the National Lmiversity Law School. 

He has followed his profession as a lawyer, first serving as a 
private secretary. 

In politics he is a Republican. 
He is a member of the following: — 
Cosmos Club of Washington, D. C. 
University Club of Washington, D. C. 
Princeton Alumni Association, Washington, D. C. 
Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, Md. 
"We can readily appreciate that "Wag"' is still keeping up the old 
activity which characterized him in college, when he writes that his 
favorite recreation is "resting." 





i»»« igi3 

FRANK ALLAN WATERMAN 

p b Smith College, Northampton, ]\Iass. 
r 69 Paradise Road, Northampton, Mass, 

His father. David Allen Waterman, business man, was born in 
Ballston, N. Y., Nov. 10, 1837, and is still living. (3n Sept. 6, 1859, 
in Glenville, N. Y., he married Eliza Dunning A^an A^orst, our 



classmate's mother, who was born in Glenville, May 13, 1838, and is 
still living. 

Our classmate was born in Oswego, N. Y., July 9, 1865. On 
Aug. 19, 1891, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, N. Y., he married Florence 
Tower, daughter of Francis Marion Tower, an A.B. and A.M. of 
Harvard. They have had three children, all of whom are living: — 
Alan Tower, born June 4, 1892 
Lesley, born Aug. 2, 1897 
Ransom, born Aug. 7, 1903 

Frank was prepared for college at Fulton Academy, Fulton, N. Y. 
He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Third 
Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration at Commencement. He 
was a member of Clio and roomed at 14 South East. He received 
his A.B. from Princeton in 1888 and that of Ph.D. also from 
Princeton, in 1896. 

He has held the following positions : — 

Science Teacher, Cornwall Heights School, Cornwall-on- 
Hudson, N. Y. 1 888- 1 890 
Science Teacher, The King School, Stamford, Conn., 1890-1891 
Instructor in Physics, Purdue University, LaFayette, Ind., 

1891-1892 
Professor of Physics, Purdue University, LaFayette, Lid., 

1892-1893 
Instructor in Physics, Princeton University, 1893- 1897 
Professor of Physics, Smith College, Northampton, Mass., from 
1897 to the present time. 
He is a member of the Congregational Church 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He has been elected to the following: — 
Indiana Academy of Science, Dec. 30, 1891 
American Physical Society, May 20, 1899 
Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of 

Science, Jan. i, 1906 
Member Societe Francaise de Physique, May 5, 1906 
He is Chief Examiner in Physics of the College Entrance Exam- 
ination Board of New York 

He is a member of the Northampton Country Club. 
He is the author of "Laboratory Experiments in Physics." 
His favorite recreation is golf. 

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I»«« I9I3 

WILLIAM WISNER WHITE 

ph 915 Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, O. 
r 2053 East 8 1 St Street, Cleveland, O. 

His father, Rev. Theodore F. White, D.D., Presbyterian clergy- 
man, was born in Xew York City in 1830, and died in Summit, X. J-, 
in 1910. He married Evelina B. Losey, our classmate's mother, who 
was born in Mendham, N. J., in 1834, and died in Summit, X. J., 
1906. 

Our classmate was born in Ithaca, X. Y., Xov. 2y, 1866. On 
Xov. 21, 1900, in Cleveland, O., he married Edith G. Rankin, 
daughter of Rev. J. E. Rankin, D.D., LL.D. They have had three 
children, all of whom are living: — 

Mary Goulder, born Xov. 4, 1901 

Evelyn Rankin, born May 17, 1903 

Theodore Eames, born Sept. 3, 1909 

"Short-method" was prepared for college at the Morris Academy, 
Alorristown, X. J. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 
1888 in the Second Group, being awarded an Honorary Oration for 
General Excellence at Commencement. He won the First Prize 
Senior Oration in Whig, and was Assistant Managing Editor of the 
PhUadelphian. He played on the Class Football Team in Freshman 
and Sophomore years, and sang on the Class Glee Club. He was a 
member of the Gymnastic Team and President of the Gymnastic 
Association. He was a member of Whig, and roomed at 2"^ X'orth 



Edwards for a part of his course and at lo North East for the 
balance. After receiving his B.A. from Princeton in 1888 he studied 
at the Columbian Law School at Washington, D. C. He received 
the degree of M.A. from Princeton in 1891. 

While preparing for the law he taught mathematics at the Morris 
Academy in Morristown, X. J., and afterwards at Howard Univer- 
sity, Washington, D. C. His law practice began in New York City,, 
but about eleven years ago he moved to Cleveland, O., where he is 
now a member of the law firm of Goulder, Day, White, Garry & 
Duncan. He also holds the following positions : — 
Vice-President of The Bankers Surety Co. 
President of The Cleveland Folding ]\Iachine Co. 
Secretary of The Richardson Transportation Co. 
President of a Sumatra Tobacco Co. 
Director in various corporations. 
The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
In politics he is a Republican. 
He is a member of the following: — ■ 
Princeton Association of Cleveland 
Colonial Club of Cleveland 
Cleveland Athletic Club 
As to his favorite recreation he says, — "too busy to take any, but 
prefer water sports." 

"Short-method" writes : "Hurrah for your letter of January 21st,, 
addressed to the Class. When I received your former communica- 
tion asking for information with which to differentiate and classify 
the members of '88, I felt sure we must all be dried and dead and 
ready for sorting in some scientific laboratory, and that we would 
probably be pinned up on little cards as samples of various biological 
or psychological freaks, for the benefit of a new generation. . . . 

... 'T may add that my life has been that of the ordinary man. 
Success and failure, pleasure and sorrow have all had their innings. 
Probably the best thing life has taught me is the value of tenacity. 
There is an old motto in our family, 'Tenax propositi,' which Bird 
Parrot would have translated 'with the grip of a bull terrier.' It 
has helped a lot. 

'T hope to be back next June to help celebrate the cjuarter century 
reunion and hear, from those of the Class who have traveled far», 
how they did it." 

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CHARLES BARNES WILLIAMS 

r 39 W. Pomona, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. 
h Old St. Paul's Church. 225 S. 3rd Street. 

His father, Isaac W. Williams, brick manufacturer, was born in 
Uniontown, Pa., in 1822, and died there Xov. 22, 1889. He married 
Martha Jane Lancaster, our classmate's mother, who was born in 
Uniontown in 1823, and died there Feb. 18, 1904. 

Our classmate was born in Uniontown, Pa., Feb. 2, 1865. On 
June 9, 1892, in Buckingham, Pa., he married Margaret Williams 
Rich, daughter of James S. Rich, farmer. They have had four 
children, all of whom are living: — 

Paul Frazer, born March 17, 1893 

Donald Henderson, born July 19, 1894 

Dorothy Barrett, born Sept. 30, 1895 

Margaret Dod, born Jan. 20, 1899 

"First Principles" was prepared for college at the Uniontown 
High School, Pa., and at the University of Wooster, O. He entered 
Princeton in 1886 and graduated in 1888. While a Sophomore at 
Wooster he won First Prize in Speaking contest. At Princeton he 
was a member and Secretary of Clio, and roomed at 8 North 
Edwards. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he 
studied at Princeton Theological Seminary, 1888- 1889; at Columbia, 
S. C, and Allegheny, Pa., 1889-1890; Princeton Theological Semin- 
ary, 1890-1891, graduating in the latter year. From 1897 to 1900 he 



studied at the Illinois Wesleyan University, receiving" the degree of 
Ph.D. from that institution in 1900. In 1892 he received the degree 
of M.A. from Princeton. He is also an honorary alumnus of 
Virginia Theological Seminary. 

As a Presbyterian Minister he held pastorates at Carversville, 
1891-1895; Willington, 111., 1895-1897; and Lexington, 111., 1897- 
1900. He has been an Episcopal clergyman of the Diocese of Pa., 
from 1900 to the present time. 

On Oct. 3, 1912, he was appointed by John K. Tener, Governor of 
Pennsylvania, to represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at 
the American Prison Association Congress, held in the City of 
Baltimore, Md., Nov. 9-14, 1912. 

He is a member of the Episcopal City Mission staff of Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

His favorite recreations are gunning and fishing. 




1913 

CHARLES HOUSTON WILSON 

ph 2, East 35th Street, New York City. 
r 149 East 34th Street, New York City. 

His father, Charles Irving Wilson, Brigadier-General, U. S. 
Army, retired, and an M.D. of the University of Maryland, Balti- 
more, was born in Washington, D. C, May 3, 1837, and is still living. 
In Jan. 1866, he married Gertrude Laura Houston, our classmate's 



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mother, who was born in Washington, D. C, Feb. 21, 1843, ^^'^^^ is 
still living. 

Our classmate was born in Fort Washington, ]\Icl., Sept. 24, 1866. 

"Tug" was prepared for college at Greylock Institute, South 
Williamstown, Mass. He entered Princeton in 1884 and left us in 
June 1885. He played on the Class Football Team in Freshman 
year, was a member of Whig and roomed at University Hall. 

He has held the positions of Teller in the Omaha National Bank 
and in the Commercial National Bank, both of Omaha, Nebr. He is 
now engaged in business in New York City as a real estate broker. 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 

In politics he is a Democrat. 

As Lieutenant and Captain, U. S. \'olunteers, he served two and 
a half years, mostly in the Philippines. 

He is a member of the following: — 
Military Order Loyal Legion 
Princeton Club, New York 
Omaha Club, Omaha, Nebr. 

Wilson w'rites as follows : "Under the privilege extended in Xo. 
6, if a cjuestion and mild criticism is permissible, are the UKembers 
of '88 at this date as closely knit together in friendship as some of 
the other classes ? I have "79 principally in mind. It seems to me 
that they have more reunions and meetings together, and see each 
other more frequently than the members of '88. ^^d^at think you .•"" 

The above was written before the Reunion and is a frank ex- 
pression of what may well have been in the minds of many of the 
Class. The Reunion, however, has served to reveal a strength of 
friendship and attachment which, thus freshly recalled and enjoyed, 
cannot fail to bring us together in the future more frequently and in 
larger groups than in the past. Here's to a conservative '88 dinner 
in New York, sometime next winter ! 





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EDWARD YEOMAN3 



p b 2T,i Institute Place, Chicago, 111. 

r Hubbard Woods, 111. 

His father. Rev. Alfred Yeomans, Presbyterian Minister, an A.M. 
and D.D. of Princeton, was born in North /\dams, Mass., Dec. 3, 
1830, and is still living. On Feb. 20, i860, in Port Deposit, Md., he 
married Elizabeth Blythe Ramsay, our classmate's mother, who was 
born in Baltimore, Md., May 29, 1839, and died in Orange, N. J., 
in 1891. 

Our classmate was born in Rochester, N. Y., March 24, 1866. 
On June 5, 1905, in Lake Forest, 111., he married Julia H. Day, 
daughter of Albert M. Day, President of the Presbyterian Hospital, 
Chicago. They have two children, as follows : — - 

Edward, Jr., born Feb. 20, 191 1 

Andrew (adopted), born Jan. 10, 1908 

''Biz" was prepared for college at the Hill School. He entered 
Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888 in the Third Group. He 
was an Editor of Bric-a-Brac ; sang on the College Glee Club and 
was the Leader of the Class Glee Club. He played on the Class 
Baseball Nine four years and on the Class Football Team in Sopho- 
more year. He was a member of Whig and roomed at 19 North 
Edwards. After receiving his A.B. from Princeton in 1888, he 
took a postgraduate course in Chemistry at Stevens Institute. 

He has held the following positions : — 



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Chemist, with the Genesee Oil Works, Buffalo, X. Y. 
Assistant Superintendent, Solid Steel Co., Alliance, O., and is 
now a manufacturer of Electric Pumping Machinery in 
Chicago. 
[Any memher of "88 familiar with Ed's patent contraption in his 
bedroom at Edwards, whereby on cold winter mornings he could 
press a button which released a spring which simultaneously shut 
his window, pulled the comforter up over him, shook down the fire 
and adjusted the damper of his stove, can guess whose inventions he 
is manufacturing. — Ed.] 

The church of his preference is the Presbyterian. 
Of his politics he says that he is a "Republican, Progressive, but a 
Wilson Democrat this year." 

He is a member of the City Council in his home town, Hubbard 
Woods, 111., and a member of the Board of Education there. 
He is a member of the following : — 
City Club of Chicago 
Princeton Club of New York 
Princeton Club of Chicago 
His favorite recreation is "sailing on salt water," at his summer 
home on Westport Point, Mass. 

"Biz" writes as follows: "I feel apologetic in having no honors 
to offer as a tribute to Princeton and '88. It has been as much as I 
could do to keep out of the penitentiary." 

The Editor feels called upon to record here the universal joy with 
which "Chump" was welcomed at the Reunion, few of the Class 
having seen him since graduation. And we were glad to find that he 
had changed as little as — perhaps less than — any member of '88. 



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NOTE 

In spite of considerable correspondence for the verification of 
names, dates, etc., it is possible that a few errors will be found in 
the above biographies, to which the Editor will be glad to have his 
attention called. 

Additional data have been included and further verification ob- 
tained from the '88 Nassau Herald, the General Catalogue of the 
University, the official records of the Faculty (kindly supplied by 
Prof. V. Lansing Collins, Clerk of the Faculty), and Frank Pres- 
brey's History of Athletics at Princeton. 

It will be noted that the group standing of only Academic First, 
Second and Third Group men is given. No groups were assigned to 
•;the four B.S. and three C.E. graduates of the Scientific School. 

— The Editor. 



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OBITUARY NOTICES AND NECROLOGY 



J^etoee of f^e "tit<xm'' 

nr^cre f^e foet "titanic" fies, 
^3^ men ttj^o ftnetw tjj^af a man must ^o 
nr^en ^e foofts ©caf^ in f^e ej^es. 

'OTomen arx^ cBif^ren fitef,"— 

(^^, strong (xn^ fencer erg ! 
^^e 6on0 tw^om twomen ^a^ Borne an^ nursed, 

(Rememfiere^, —an^ ^are^ to ^ie. 

Z^t Boats crept off in t^e ^arft : 
^^e great B^ip groaned : an"^ i^tn,— 

(b stare of t^e nig^t, t»^o eau) t^at eig^t, 
Q5ear ttjitnees, ^^eee t»ere men ! 

Henry van Dyke 

(By kind permission of Dr. van Dyke.) 



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Stephen Weart Blackwell 




1 888 
Stephen Weart Blackwell 



3n (tttemoriam 

The following statistics were prepared with the kind assistance of 
Steve's brother, Mr. Henry C. Blackwell. 

His father, Jonathan BInnt Blackwell. wholesale grocer and 
former State Senator of New Jersey, was born in Hopewell, N. J., 
Dec. 20, 1841, and is still living. On Oct. 5, 1865, he married Susan 
Weart, our deceased classmate's mother, who was born in Hope- 
well, N. J., Dec. 2, 1841 and is still living. 

Our classmate was born in Trenton, N. J., Sept. 5, 1866, and went 
down with the S.S. "Titanic" April 15, 1912. On June 5, 1901, in 
Washington, N. J., he was married to Emily Thomas Lake, daughter 
of J. Ross Lake. She died in New York City, Dec. 13, 1906. 

Steve was prepared for college at the New Jersey State ]\Iodel 
School. He entered Princeton in 1884 and graduated in 1888. He 
was a member of the University Lacrosse Team and roomed at 8 
South Reunion. 

After receiving his B.S. from Princeton in 1888, he enteral the 
office of the William Dolton Co., and remained there until t8<)t, 
when he became Secretary and Treasurer of the Bower SnuiT and 
Tobacco Co., Limited. \\'hen this company was absorbed by the Con- 
tinental Tobacco Co., he became manager of the factory at 
Changewater, N. J. The American Snuff Co., in turn absorbed the 

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Continental Tobacco Co., and he then moved to New York in the 
capacity of sales-manager. He remained with the American Snuff 
Co. until Dec. 31, 191 1. 

The church of his preference was the Episco]3alian. 

In politics he was a Democrat. 

He was a member of the Trenton Country Club and the Trenton 
Club. 

He was also an honorary member of the Colonial Club of 
Princeton. 

His favorite recreation was Football. 



The following tribute appeared in the Ahnnni Weekly of April 
24, 1912. 

"The only Princeton man on the ill-fated Titanic', so far as we 
have been able to learn, was Stephen Weart Blackweh, '88, of 
Trenton, N. J., who went down with the ship. One of the surviving 
women passengers who had met Mr. Black\vell on board reports 
that she talked with him after the accident, that he calmly and courage- 
ously assisted in preventing a panic among the passengers, and that 
when the life-boats were ordered lowered, he was among the men 
at the davits, helping the women and children off the vessel ; that 
being near the boats as they were loaded and lowered, he could 
have been saved, but he remained aboard the steamer rather than 
take the place of some woman or child. While mourning his tragic 
death, it is a source of consolation and pride to know that the one 
Princeton man in this appalling disaster acted in the great emergency 
with self-forgetful coolness and Christian courage, gallantly giving 
up his own life in order that the weak and helpless might be 
saved. 

"Mr. Blackwell was the eldest son of former State Senator Jon- 
athan H. Blackwell, with whom he was associated in business. For 
several months he had been in ill health, and at time of his death 
he was returning from a trip abroad which had been undertaken for 
recuperation. He was traveling with Mr. W. A. Roebling, 2nd, of 
Trenton, who also went down with the 'Titanic' " 

As Jack Nicholson was undoubtedly closer to Steve Blackwell than 
any other member of the Class, the Editor requested him to write a 

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more personal reminiscence and memorial of Steve. In reply Jack 
disclaims the ability to do this adequately, but in his expression of 
the desire that it should be done, he has really paid a simple and 
noble tribute that anyone might be proud to deserve. 

He writes: "If someone who knew Steve Blackwell well could 
write an appreciation of his clean, honest life and unselfish consider- 
ation for others as shown during the long period of his illness and, 
at the last, in his self-forgetfulness in the supreme test, it would close 
his History in our Record in a fitting way." 



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Ferris Sherman Thompson 




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FERRIS SHERMAN THOMPSON 

3n (gXemonam 

His father, Samuel C. Thompson, banker, First President of 
Chase National Bank, New York, was born Jan. i, 1835, and died 
in New York City, April 10, 1884. He married Abby Sherman, our 
classmate's mother, who was born in New Bedford, Mass., in 1843, 
and died in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 1907. 

Our classmate was born March i, 1867, and died in Paris, France, 
Feb. 18, 1913. On May 31, 1910, in New York, he married Louise 
Grasset, daughter of Jules Grasset, Colonel in the French Army and 
a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. 

Ferris was prepared for college at St. Paul's School, Concord, 
N. H. He entered Princeton in 1884, taking a special scientific 
course which he completed in 1888. He frequently represented 
Princeton as a member of the University Track Team in the one 
mile walk and won many first prizes in this event in Princeton 
meets, on two occasions lowering the Princeton record. He was 
President of the LTniversity Track Athletic Association ; a member 
of the Class Day Committee, and of the Sophomore Reception 
Committee. He was also a member of Ivy and Clio, and roomed at 
15 East Witherspoon. 

After leaving Princeton in 1888, Ferris spent most of his time in 
travel for a number of years, but had been settled in Paris for some 
time previous to his death. 

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The church of his preference was the Episcopal. 

He was a member of the following : — ■ 
Metropolitan Club of New York 
Princeton Club of New York 
Sleepy Hollow Country Club 

Although so many years of his life after leaving Princeton were 
spent abroad, Ferris remained thoroughly American in his sympa- 
thies and interests, and it did not require his last great gift to 
Princeton to prove his practical as well as his sentimental loyalty to 
his Alma Mater. 

As early as his Senior year in college, he began to observe what 
was needed here and there at Princeton and what was not likely to 
be supplied from any known source. And it gave him a peculiar 
pleasure to be able, on several occasions, to supply such needs with 
timely and generous gifts. How well we remember the pride we 
shared in the wooden gateway and entrance to the Athletic Grounds, 
which was one of Ferris's first substantial gifts to Princeton ; sadly 
needed at the time and doing familiar yeoman's service for twenty- 
five years. His general interest in Athletics, together with his own 
special ability in Track Athletics, made natural his interest in the 
condition of Princeton's athletic field. 

His second large gift to the athletic grounds, the beautiful gate- 
way and high brick wall on the Prospect Avenue side (of which an 
illustration is elsewhere given), was made in a way both characteris- 
tic and interesting. The old wooden gateway was in need of paint, 
and when McAlpin wrote asking a small sum for this purpose, Ferris 
immediately volunteered to give a new and permanent entrance of 
brick, stone and iron, at a cost of $25,ock). His later addition of the 
wall along the entire south side of the grounds, nearly doubled the 
value of this gift. 

In the last few years his health was not so robust as it had been, 
but when, early in February last, he went to the American Hospital 
in Paris for an operation, there seemed to be no grave danger. This 
institution, by the way, is one of many remembered by him in his 
lifetime as well as in his will. Ferris died there Feb. i8, 1913, 
shortly after the operation. 

Funeral services were held at the American Episcopal Church of 
the Holy Trinity, in P'aris, another institution which had known 
Ferris' generosity in his lifetime as well as later. Juniu's Morgan, 



the only member of '88 in Paris at the time, was present and did 
whatever could be done by a friend and classmate in the way of 
assistance and sympathy. 

On March 22, 191 3, Mrs. Thompson arrived in New York with 
the remains of her husband, and, on the afternoon of the same day, 
the burial service and interment took place in the Thompson family 
plot at Woodlawn Cemetery. The following members of his Class 
attended : Adams, E. Carter, McAlpin, McCarter, McClure, Meirs, 
Nicholson, Sterry (ex-'88), Sturges and Talcott. The University 
was represented by President Hibben, the Trustees by Edward W. 
Sheldon, '79, and the Princeton Club of New York by A. R. 
Gulick, '89. 

The following, taken from The Princeton Ahtuini ] Weekly of 
March 19, 1913, voices the appreciation and gratitude felt by all 
Princeton men for "Mr. Thompson's great benefaction :" 

"A most gratifying beginning for the great central endowment 
which President Hibben, in his recent annual report, urged as the 
most pressing need of the University, is made in the splendid bequest 
of the late Ferris S. Thompson '88. A reading of his will, which 
appears on another page, shows that Mr. Thompson left to Prince- 
ton outright a legacy valued at about $700,000, and in addition, 
$10,000 a year during the life of his widow. These important 
bequests are therefore immediately available, and also, the bulk of 
the trust fund established from the residuary estate, of the value of 
about $2,000,000, is, under certain conditions, as set forth in the 
will, to come to Princeton. Mr. Thompson's total bequest, the 
present value of which is about $2,700,000 is therefore potentially 
the largest single gift of which Princeton has ever been made the 
beneficiary, with the possible exception of the Wyman bequest for 
the endowment of the Graduate College. 

"Mr. Thompson's great benefaction is for the endowment of the 
University, without restrictions for special purposes, and is there- 
fore the most welcome gift Princeton could at present receive. And 
while we are not at first to have the benefit of the larger part of the 
Thompson bequest, the 5^700,000 he has presented outright, together 
with the additional $10,000 of annual income, are particularly wel- 
come at this time, when the University is in such dire need of funds 
for running expenses. It is a very present help, and it should spur 



all of us to renewed effort to complete the fund of $4,000,000 which 
is immediately needed as an increase of our general endowment. 

"President Hibben makes the following statement to the alumni, 
through The Weekly: 'This magnificent gift from Ferris Thomp- 
son brings to the University immediately about $35,000 a year, which 
will bring most timely assistance in reducing our annual deficit. It 
must be remembered, however, that our total deficit upon the annual 
budget amounts to $150,000, which is necessitated by our present 
contractual obligations. It is absolutely necessary for us to provide 
for a central endowment sufficient to meet this deficit in order that 
Princeton may move forward along the lines of progressive develop- 
ment. The assistance which comes to us from Mr. Thompson 
should be regarded by us all as an incentive to put forth a concerted 
effort all along the line, to free Princeton wholly from the burden 
of the annual deficit. As we will still have each year, even with this 
bequest, something in the neighborhood of $115,000 to raise, it is 
earnestly hoped that the alumni who so generously contribute to 
the funds raised by the Graduate Council, will continue their inter- 
est and support unabated.' " 



DECEASED AIEAIBERS 

Stephen W. Blackwell, died April 15, 1912 
Henry I. Budd, Jr., died May 10, 1903 
Frederick L. Drummond, died Jan. zt,, 1904 
John Frazer, Jr., died Oct. 31, 1889 
James D. Godfrey, died Alay 12, 1903 
Wilham L. Hodge, died Aug. 26, 1897 
Frank J. King, died September, 1900 
Frederick J. Knox, died Oct. 16, 1889 
Andrew Harold Miller, died March i, 1901 
George E. Scott, died May 12, 1908 
Charles Alvin Smith, died ]\Iarch 8, 1908 
Charles W. \^an Dyke, died ]\Iarch 31, 1891 
Tennis ^^'illiamson, died Oct. 31, 1904 
Walter A. WyckoiT, died May 15, 1908 



DECEASED EX-^IEMBERS 

David G. Adler Calvin B. (rrafts 

John W. Atkinson Robert H. Cummins 

William H. Churchill Paul Casenove Lamar 

Andrew FF Clerk J. \A'right Stedman 

Herbert D. Cory J. Frank Stoner 

John W'. Cox J. T. Stows 
Ferris S. Thompson 

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RUIASOIMHILL 





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Luncheon Card 

A REMINISCENCE OF OUR TWENTY-FIFTH REUNION 
By Luther E. Price 

The twenty-fifth reunion of '88 began on the pier of the New 
York Yacht Club in that city under the most dehghtful conditions 
on June 6. There was a brilHant sunshine which, with a brisk 
southerly breeze, could not fail to enliven the spirits of the happy 
company that gathered promptly for the yachting (;xcursion provided 
by Tom JNIcCarter. 

The advance programme gave only a hint of what was in store for 
the fortunate members of the Class who began the journey to 
Princeton by water, — an experience unique in the annals of Princeton 
reunions. 

Tom placed at the service of the Class not only his own motor 
yacht, the "Rumsonhill," but also that of his brother, Uzal, '82, who 
with the characteristic hospitality of the family brought the 
"Shrewsbury" to the pier in person, and acted as genial host to one 
section of the Class, remaining with the party until after the luncheon 
of Rumsonhill. Many thanks, once again, Uzal! 

One very exciting incident took place before the forty-nine mem- 



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bers of the class embarked on the yachts. A be-spectacled man 
somewhat sHm of figure, with streaks of gray in his hair, appeared 
in the merry company. Surely he was an interloper. He said he 
wasn't but the "88 men wanted to be shown. 

President Allie failed to identify the individual, who had a very 
innocent and scholarly appearance, and Tom AlcCarter admitted 
that he was "stumped." The interloper stood off a little distance so 
that everybody could have a chance to inspect him carefully. The 
examination w'as fruitless. The stranger was a trifle embarrassed 
but held to his contention that he was really an '88 man. 




Thk "1\L'm son hill" Under Full Sail 

By and by the interloper disclosed himself. He was "B-e-e-b,'" 
the real Beebe of '88. Cheer up "B-e-e-b," it will never occur again 
if you will show up occasionally at Princeton and not let a quarter 
of a century pass before coming out of your retreat at Cutchogue. 

There was verv little trouble with the other identifications, but let 
it be recorded here that those wdio did sufifer the pangs of not being 
recognized immediately were greeted with a cordiality that soon re- 
moved their temporary embarrassment. 

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The yachts got away just before eleven o'clock in the morning. 
Out in the bay a spanking breeze made light overcoats and steamer 
rugs a delight to the thinly clad. Tom had plenty of refreshments 
on board the yachts and also fragrant Habanas, ten miles long and 
five miles wide. Fine cigars were those, Tom. So were the other 
refreshments, as John Thomas can testify. 

The trip by water afforded the classmates two hours in which 
to hark back to the old days and run over the threads of their 
experiences since they met last. With some a long lapse of time 
had intervened since they had been in an '88 reunion crowd. But 
this much was evident at the start — the classmates were a well pre- 
served body of men, and the proud claim of "88 was once more 
shown to be true — that it is a class without cliques. A fraternal 
spirit filled every one. 




Arrival of the "Shrewsbury" at Rumson 

The "Shrewsbury" arrived a few lengths ahead at the Rumson 
Country Club's wharves down the Shrewsbury River, although Uzal 
McCarter predicted that Tom's craft would overhaul his and be the 
first there, because it could make more speed in the shallow waters 
of the river than Uzal's larger boat. Once it did seem that Uzal's 
prophecy might come true, for a few miles from the finish the 
"Shrewsbury" scraped bottom ; but luckily Uzal, Buck Irvine and a 
few other heavy-weights were scattered over the vessel instead of 
being bunched. This was a timely precaution provided by Provi- 
dence and Tom's refreshments. The yacht pushed along the shifted 

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channel with a determination to get there that gratified all on board. 
The ''Shrewsbury" had aloft a Princeton streamer and rounded to 
the wharf in line style.* 
A dozen or more motor cars were at the landing to take us to 




The Start from Ru.mshx 

Tom's country place, "Rumsonhill," for which his yacht was named. 
We sped along the celebrated Rumson Road at a lively clip and in a 
few minutes entered the baronial estate, whose drives are shaded by 
a wealth of beautiful trees. It is indeed a splendid home with fields 
and woods covering 220 acres. Inside the brick mansion, terraced 
on the highest hill of the vicinity, and overlooking the river and the 
Atlantic beyond, the pipe organ was being played. 

Mrs. McCarter was present to receive the invasion, which she 
did with charming grace and cordiality and everybody was made 
to feel at home. An orchestra of stringed instruments soon began 
to play college airs and we were back again to the old days when 
hearts were light and cares flitted away in the joy of living. 

A bountiful luncheon was served at many round tables. At the 

* The party was divided as follows : On Tom's boat were, in addition to 
Tom himself, Ballantyne, Britton, E. Carter, R. Carter, Coleman, Cowan. 
Dobbins, Forst, Hamilton, Hewitt, McClure, Meirs, Studdiford and Turner, 
— fifteen. On the "Shrewsbury" were, in addition to Uzal McCarter, Adams, 
Anderson, Beebe, Black, C. P. Bliss, Bowman, Brough, Fenton, Forsyth, 
Fullerton, Hedges, Hodge, Hopkins, Hutchinson, Irvine, Johnson, Jones, 
McAlpin, G. W. MacMillan, J. A. McMillan, McVVilliams, Mercur, Morgan, 
Phelan, L. Price, E. T. Richardson, Robinson, Ross, Stryker, Sturges, J. B. 
Thomas, Waterman, White and Wilson, — thirty-four, — ^making a total of 
forty nine '88 men. — The Editor. 



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plate of every '88 man was a card bearing his name and a picture of 
"Rumsonhill." The tables were decorated with cut flowers and 
boutonnieres adorned the coat lapels of the guests. 

The orchestra played during luncheon and Sandy Britton became 
so delighted with the music that Mrs. McCarter and he had a merry 
whirl in the big foyer hall. Sandy is Cjuite a dancer, by the way. 

Was there singing as the final courses were served? 

There surely was. Ernie Carter was called upon to render the 
imperishable "Eton Boating Song," which he did to the delight 
and vigorous applause of his classmates. Then Dominie Studdiford 
had to stand up and sing the old favorite '"Watermilion" song. 
Dominie has taken in more ballast for his lungs since student days. 
The vocal waves stormed and thundered but the lungs held fast 
to the end, which was marked by a salvo of plaudits. 

Tom McCarter rose to the occasion with his "Tuxedo Park" 
melody, in which his barytone voice brought down the house. 
Everybody joined in the refrain and Tom returned to his seat amid 
great cheering. 

President Allie McAlpin by this time was getting busy with his 
throat, which he was able to massage under the guise of stroking his 
diplomatic beard. Ah, Allie, you are a grand master in the gentle 
art of being well prepared for emergencies, for you were the next 
one called upon to give a musical treat by warbling to the tune of 
"I See My Love At the Window." Allie yodelled as he had never 
yodelled before. He sank back into his seat amid applause that 
shook the steel girders of "Rumsonhill." 

But of all the songs that were sung, be it said that Captain 
Black's "Old Jack Hall, Damn Your Eyes" was the simon pure 
article in gentleness of phrase, purity of diction, and artistry of per- 
formance. Can anybody ever forget Captain Black in a slouch hat 
doing "Old Jack Hall" to a finish? There may have been better 
singers than the Captain, but we don't know of them. The Captain 
is in a class — the singing kind — by himself. Let his modesty be 
spared from further tributes by the mere assertion here that the 
Captain never sang the classic song better than he did at "Rumson- 
hill." Was there applause? We are more than sure that there was. 
Nobody had the temerity to sing another solo after the Captain 
finished. We wanted his to linger in the memory and have a fair 
chance to readjust our tympanums. 

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The soloists having covered themselves with so much g'lor}-, the 
company adjourned to the foyer hall to let loose as a body on the 
"Carmina Princetonia" with orchestral accompaniment. Maybe the 
good old book of songs wasn't put to a test. Not a note w^as skipped 
except when Tom's mastodonic cigars got in the way and shunted a 
few off into smoke. "Rumsonhill" never had and never wnll have a 
bigger musical racket than that was. The Sorollas, the Churches and 
the other pictures on the walls shook under the vibrations. 

Time only put a limit to the festivities. It was necessary to hie 
away to the '88 headquarters in Princeton. George Goldie's house at 
35 University Place, where Dick Meirs had placed everything in fine 
trim for the reunion. 




On the Terrace at Ri'mscjiXhill 
(Photo, by Hutch) 

Ernie Carter and "Hutch" lined up the classmates on the southern 
terrace of "Rumsonhill" and took several camera shots at the com- 
pany, in wdiich we persuaded Airs. McCarter and her pretty daughters 
to sit. If those pictures do not show joy on every classmate's face, 
they should be put in Ananias's album of fakes. 

After the snapshotting there was an appeal to look at Tom's 
squash court and gymnasium, which he readily granted. A few more 
songs in the foyer hall and then all jumped into motor cars for the 
45 mile journey to Princeton. "Rumsonhill" was left reluctantly 
and with many cheers for the generous host and hostess. Every '88 

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man felt that the visit at Tom's home was one of the greatest de- 
lights of his life. It was grand, Tom, and we will never forget it. 
Long life and happiness to the family at "Rumsonhill !" 

The motor ride to Princeton had no untoward incident except 
that the car which carried Ernie Carter, Spotty McClure, Captain 
Black and John Thomas had tire trouble near Red Bank. Another 
car had to be sent for. Altogether there were three blow-outs 
before the party arrived in Princeton about two hours late. Captain 
Black attributed the trouble to Thomas's heavy burden after the 
festivities and the reports of the blow-outs were received with grave 




Class Headuuarters 

suspicion at headcjuarters. Dick Meirs forgave the latecomers, how- 
ever, for putting him on the anxious bench and gave them a liberal 
repast. 

After dinner there was a symposium on the rear lawn, which had 
no dazzling electrical display but a gentle glow of light which was 
made even more attractive later by an increase of incandescents. 
The evening was passed in reminiscences and pow-wows on general 
topics until nearly midnight. It was a very dignified and appropriate 
ending to a glorious day. 

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On Saturday, the following day, the baseball game was to be 
played with Yale. ]\lore members put in appearance at headquarters. 
Chump Yeomans turned up for the first time at a reunion since his 
graduation. He was greeted with an ovation, which not only testifies 
to the permanent popularity of Chump but must have made him 
feel how much he had missed by absenteeism from the previous 
reunions. It was also gratifying to the Class to see the return of 




The Class Bov in 1912 Reunion Pekkade Costume 

several who left college before their course was finished. IJritton, 
Coleman, Harts, Parrish, Phelan, Stryker and Wilson found a 
hearty welcome. We missed Sioux Graham, r*>ob Halstead, Baron 
de Benneville and others who reported their inability to be present. 
No absentee was forgotten. Nearly all of the class professors were 
on hand, but the blithe P'arrot was far awa}- and his absence 
lamented. 

The Class was to have been ])hotographe(l on the steps of Old 
North at 11.30 A.M., but a little earlier a heavy shower started 

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which prevented the taking of the picture. But the headquarters 
had a big family party as a consolation. The wives, children and 
friends of the members thronged there to enjoy the splendid 
luncheon. Fully 150 were present and many '88 souvenirs were 
distributed. 

Before one o'clock the sun cast his radiance again over the towers 
of Princeton and the streets reverberated with music and cheers. In 
the parade to the University Field, '88 was formed in a column of 
twos, preceded by Winkler's Band of Trenton. At the head of the 
column were President McAlpin, Ernie Carter and Dick Meirs, the 
reunion manipulators, who deserve the highest praise for their work 
in gathering together and taking care of the Class. Next came 
Hector Cowan carrying the '88 banner, the cords of which were 
held by William Evans Price and Nathan Cozens Price, respectively 
the eleven and eight year old sons of Luther Price. Hector says the 
boys gave him great assistance. It was hot work. Hector, but you 
were the man for the job. Buck Hewitt was not at all offended. 

When the Class marched around the field with such a fine repre- 
sentation, nearly seventy per cent being present, the crowds in the 
stands cheered lustily. That was very commendable and showed 
excellent judgment. President and Mrs. Hibben rose from their 
•seats in the covered grandstand and greeted the Class. All of the '88 
men wore straw hats with bands figured in orange and black to show 
the class numerals. The marching was A-i. Everybody kept in 
step. That showed the class temperance. 

The Class had seats in the centre of the west stand about half 
way up. Uly Mercur, Jake Riegel, Texas Richardson, Artie Forst 
and the other fans kept tally of the hits, errors and outs — for there 
were no runs. A little black cloud, as beloved Jimmy McCosh would 
say, appeared in the western sky during the fifth inning and de- 
veloped into a firstclass thunderstorm. Princeton had had two 
chances to win but they were thrown away by unfortunate base 
running, according to the class baseball experts, who include Junius 
Morgan and the Tishbite. The rain came and the crowd of 20,000 
fled, many to the eating club houses and many more to the sieve-like 
■shelter under the stands. The storm put an end to the game before 
the sixth inning was played. It was announced a little later that 
Princeton would play Yale again on Monday. Thus, in honor of '88, 
there were two games with Yale in commencement week. 



Hector Cowan saved the '88 banner from a drenching by a mighty 
sprint to the University Field House. As a protector Hector has no 
superior. It is extremely doubtful whether Buck Hewitt could have 
run so fast. 

Within an hour after the game was stopped the sun shone bril- 




After the Storm 
A Marine Landscape of Book Hewitt 

liantly again, a real Dusseldorf day of showers and sunshine. The 
'88 men went back to headquarters or to the Theological Seminary, 
where many had rooms, to change their garments for the feast of 
the evening, the Class Supper, which was served at headquarters. 
Although informality was the rule of the hour. Sandy P>ritton in- 
sisted on wearing a dinner jacket as the habit was too strong for him 
to drop. Washington, you know, is very conventional. 

The dinner, of course, was arranged by Dick IMeirs with the 
thoroughness which marked his managerial sway of headquarters 



from beginning to end. It should be stated here that Dick was always 
on the job. No detail escaped his attention and the Class appre- 
ciated his excellent work. Many weeks before the reunion he applied 
himself assiduously to make his department of the reunion the great 
success that it was. 

There were no speeches at the dinner but there was plenty of 
conversation and singing. President Hibben dropped into head- 
quarters in the midst of the feast and greeted the Class again. He 
said he was delighted to see how well '88 had responded to the 
reunion summons, or rather summonses, for Ernie had kept the mails 
busy with his pen. 

After the tables were cleared Ernie entertained the Class with 
radiopticon pictures of the old days at Princeton and the present 





Hector Behind the Bat, Mitchell '83 Swatting 

days at the homes of the members. Ferris Thompson's picture 
appeared on the screen and evoked much applause. It was an- 
nounced that Ferris had planned to attend the reunion and had told 
Junius Morgan just before the fatal illness that if he, Ferris, were 
called upon to make a speech he would rise and say: "Boys, I'm 
glad to be with you again and see you all." That was to have been 
Ferris's speech. Junius was not certain at first that he himself would 
be able to attend the reunion, owing to engagements on the other 



side of the water, but he determined finally that all things must wait 
on '88 and so he arrived to the joy of his classniiates. 

The Class picture was taken on the steps of Old North on Sunday 
morning and the day was passed in an idyllic way. There were 
walks and talks, golfing and motoring until the evening when the 
Class business meeting took place. 

At this meeting Tom McCarter, chairman of a special committee 
appointed to consider the Class Memorial, made an address in which 
he discussed the matter of the class increasing the endowment of the 
'88 Seminar in Economics. He said it was the sense of the special 
committee that $ii,ooo more be raised to place the endowment on a 
substantial basis and that the sum be obtained by assessing the 
members of the Class double the amount which each contributed for 
the reunion expenses. 

President Allie then spoke in favor of the proposal that Tom 
had outlined. Daniels also made an address in which he showed the 
needs of the Seminar, and he and Dr. Hatty Hatfield urged that 
the payment of the proposed contributions be not extended over too 
long a time. 

The proposal was adopted unanimously and the special committee, 
continued as a Class Memorial Committee, was authorized to notify 
the University authorities of the action. The members of this 
committee are, — McCarter, chairman ; McAlpin, cx-ojficio, Hancock, 
Hatfield. Meirs and Sturges. The increase in the endowment will 
make the class contribution to the Seminar total $25,000. 

The following telegrams were then read aloud and received w^ith 
much appreciation. 

"Cincinnati, Ohio, June 6, 191 3. 
"Ernest T. Carter, Sec. '88 Reunion. 
Princeton, X. J. 

"Tell the tigers of Eighty-eight 

My sad fate, 

For I find, at this late date. 

That this one tiger cannot come. 

Because of vital work not done. 

Did not know until the last minute 

That at our Reunion I couldn't be in it. 

Hurrah for '88 ! 

Old Man Hal.stead." 



"Greenwich, N. Y., June 7, 1913. 
"Mr. Ernest T. Carter, 
Headquarters Class of '88, 
Princeton, N. J. 

"I cannot let our twenty-fifth anniversary pass without personally 
sending greetings, love and best of good wishes to every member of 
the Class. 

"My inability to be with you this year is a great disappointment. 
May all success attend the efforts of those who have arranged every- 
thing so admirably for the Reunion. 

"Unchanged in my devotion to '88 and to Princeton, I shall remain, 
Ever faithfully, 

Porter R. McMaster." 



Ernie Carter was elected Class Secretary by a unanimous vote 
and, by an equal plurality, "Job" Hedges was re-elected to represent 
the Class on the Graduate Council for the next five years. 

Before adjournment a vote of thanks was tendered to the 
Reunion Committee, with special mention of Dick Meirs and Ernie 




Luther at the Bat 
Carter, and also to Tom and Uzal McCarter for their large contri- 
bution toward the success and enjoyment of the Reunion. 

The Reunion Committee, by the way, was made up as follows : 
Meirs, Chairman; Carter, Farrand, Hancock, Herrick, McAlpin, 
Pershing and Robinson. 

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After the business meeting Ernie, ably assisted by Goody Turner, 
continued the radiopticon exhibition, which had been halted the night 
before by a breakdown of the instrument. With the aid of Daniels' 
lantern, kindly loaned by the Commissioner of Public Utilities, the 
pictures were quite successful this time and aroused much interest 
and enthusiasm. There was grave doubt in the minds of the incor- 
rigibles whether their classmates really lived in the fine houses 
represented on the screen, but Ernie convinced the doubters of the 
errors of their imagination. 

Family groups of Campbell with his eight children and of Hector 
Cowan with his seven were far more startling and convincing than 
mere statistical figures ; and who could longer doubt the batting 
ability of Father Hopkins in the face of a snapshot showing him 
in the act of lining out a two-bagger? 

Speaking of baseball, the Class game with '83 was played ^Monday 
morning. Captain "Wag" nuistered a nine with substitutes, but 




Our Baskball Team at Headouakters Aetek the Fkav 

the festivities of the reunion had handicapped "88's customery base- 
ball prowess. It is sufficient to say that much consideration was 
shown bv our Class for the old fogies of "83 and we permitted them 
to win by the score of 17 to 12 after four innings had been played 
and a few players had been crippled. Of course, the contest did 
not count as a real game, as five innings are necessary for that. 

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In the forenoon M. Taylor Pyne, one of the University Trustees, 
visited headquarters, and early in the afternoon Dean West came 
around for an half hour's conversation. All through the reunion 
period, by the way, the headcjuarters were open to the University 
Trustees and members of the Faculty, to whom special invitations 
had been extended. 



Luther most kindly wrote the above by recjuest, but was unfor- 
tunately obliged to return to New York Monday afternoon. Hence 
it seems to be up to the Editor to recall the few remaining incidents 
of the Reunion. He begs to confess to having added a name 
here and a fact there to Luther's narrative, in order to complete the 
record, with not too much detriment, it is hoped, to Luther's sunny 
style. 



To go away back, '88 began to reune at the class dinner given by 
President Allie at the University Club, New York, Nov. 15, 1912. 
Allie succeeded in gathering in no less than thirty-four for this 
most enjoyable event, and the happy reunion spirit which reigned 
that evening set a pace which, once started, was easier to keep up. 
The Reunion Committee held a meeting in the afternoon before the 
dinner, at which even its most distant member, Jim Pershing, was 
present. 

The Class of '79 was giving a dinner to President-elect Wilson 
in an adjoining room and before the evening was over Mr. Wilson, 
with Justice Mahlon Pitney, of the U. S. Supreme Court, and a few 
others, came in to greet the Class of '88. He spoke very briefly and 
then expressed a desire to shake hands with all present. That he 
thus graciously expressed our desire rather than his own, one was 
compelled to surmise, for he looked tired and fagged after his hard 
■campaign, and the surgeon's plaster still on his head was evidence 
that the blow he received in an automobile shortly before Election 
Day was no press-agent's fabrication. 

Returning to Monday of Commencement Week, — in the afternoon 
the Class attended the second Yale Game in a body. The game was 
called at 4 P. M. and proved to be one of the most tense and exciting 
contests ever witnessed in Princeton. It took Yale twelve innings 
to win by one run, 5 to 4, but this gives only a suggestion of the 
-Spirit with which the Princeton Nine, accredited throughout the 



season as an off-year, second rate team, fought every minute to win 
against the sporting "favorite." 

There was no set program for Monday evening, our last together, 
but by many of us it will be recalled as one of the most unicjue and 
impressive of our stay at Princeton. 

After the last of Dick's miraculous dinners, conjured up from a 
two-by-four kitchen in the cellar, considerable excitemient was 
caused by the arrival of Billy Harts, — the seventy-third and last 
member to appear, — bronzed by a strenuous Army manoeuvre, 
which fortunately came to an end just in time to allow him to enjoy 
one evening with his classmates before standing up and letting 
Princeton put the M.A. in Major. 

As the hour grew late, one group sat around the table in the rear 
dining-room, discussing anything and everything. In the library 
sat the remaining members of the Class, our numbers having been 
considerably thinned by this time. Rumors began to reach the 
dining-room of an animated discussion proceeding in the library and, 
one by one, the fellows drifted in to take part in or listen to the 
discussion, until the dining-room was emptied and there remained 
barely standing room in the library. Thus we stood, many of us, 
till half-past twelve or later, forgetting the fatigue which had 
prompted us to retire early. 

And the subject of discussion? The Christian Religion, — its 
fundamental postulates, Church government, forms of worship, etc. 
An attempt to report this friendly symposium would be futile, but 
it was serious, intense and spiritual, and no man who listened to the 
frank and, at times, fervent expressions of opinion and belief could 
fail to carry away something worthy of later thought, could fail to 
experience a spiritual uplift from contact with brilliant minds, 
trained in their specialty and eager to share with others their con- 
clusions on what was to them and should be to all of us "The 
Greatest Thing in the World." 

Tuesday morning dawned bright and cool, continuing the excep- 
tionally fine and comfortable weather which had prevailed since 
Saturday. 

At 10.30 the Academic Procession filed into Alexander Hall for 
the Commencement Exercises. Under ordinary circumstances the 
interest of all "88 men would have centered in the Secretary of the 
L'niversity as he performed his accustomed duties, including the 

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pronouncing of countless names of recipients of degrees with his 
well known faultless clarity of diction. But this was an extraordinary 
occasion for '88 and you were only a respectable side-show, Allie, 
the headliners of our three-ringed affair being Britton, Harts and 
Tod. 

Unfortunately Tod was in Europe and therefore unable to receive 




Reunion P'oeever ! 
Sandy A.B. and Billy M.A., Immediately After the Ceremony 

in person the degree of B.S. conferred upon him "as of the Class of 



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But Sandy Britton and Billy Harts were present in the flesh, and 
it was a most gratifying sight when they appeared in cap and gown, 
happy to be more formally cemented to "88 by the receipt of Prince- 
ton degrees. 

Sandy had been with us throughout the Reunion and in this short 
time we had all come to realize more than ever before what a loss to 
the Class and to each of us personally had been his absence from our 
circle since the beginning of Sophomore year. It was therefore with 
the keenest pleasure and appreciation that we received the an- 
nouncement that the Trustees had conferred the degree of A.B. 
upon Alexander Britton, "as of the Class of '88.'" 

To the President, Trustees and Faculty, and no less to Phil 
Rollins, '89, who gave the first impetus to this gracious act of resti- 
tution (which it was in the cases of Britton and Tod), is due the 
sincere gratitude and appreciation of the Class of '88. 

By request of the University authorities Harts wore his full 
major's uniform, and we were glad that the gown could not com- 
pletely hide this or the line of medals on his breast. His soldierly 
bearing, combined with the surrounding circumstances, evoked re- 
peated rounds of applause as he stepped forward to receive the 
honorary degree of A.M. When the clapping ceased. Dean West 
introducd him as follows : 

"William Wright Harts of the Class of '88, a graduate of West 
Point, ^lajor in the United States Army, appointed a member of the 
Board of Engineers on national reclamation projects, recipient of 
the Telford medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers of Great 
Britain, an engineer of eminent merit and a convincing writer on 
the conservation of our national resources." 

A hearty "Welcome Home" to the trio ! 

Immediately after the Commencement Exercises the usual Alumni 
Luncheon was served in the gymnasium, at which, twice again, '88 
was to enjoy what Lister Pomerene would call the pleasant con- 
sciousness of being "some pumpkins."' 

The first occasion was the announcement of the increase of en- 
dowment of the '88 Economics Seminar from .^14,000 to $25,000, 
which was received with due appreciation by the large body of 
alumni present. 

The second cause for an ebullition of class pride, — which, how- 
ever, we decorously held down and sat on, — way the announcement 

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that '88 had won the Reunion Trophy Cup, a huge silver loving-cup 
offered by the Class of 1901 to be contested for annually. Of the 
107 living members and ex-members of our class, 73 had returned 
to our Twenty-fifth Reunion, which gave us the winning percentage 
of 68 2-10. This represented not only the highest percentage of any 
class reuning this year, but of any class in any year so far recorded; 
the highest previous percentage on record being between 6r and 62. 
It was gratifying to learn that '88 had come out on top in the quan- 
titative analysis, but only those of us who attended the prize reunion 




The 1901 Reunion Trophy Cup 

can know the quality, the peculiar, genuine old '88 flavor, seasoned 
and mellowed by time, that made it mean so much to us. 

The Alumni Luncheon was the closing function of Commencement 
and the veil should be drawn here, for in spite of the brilliant recep- 
tion at Prospect in the afternoon and the Senior Singing on the 
campus in the evening, the few remaining hours were filled with sad 
reminders of the corresponding period in June, 1888, as the fellows 
said good-bye and slipped away by twos and threes on succeeding 
trains. The glory had departed, and Princeton, dear as it is to each 
of us, could not be the same without our classmates. 



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But one glory remains as an afterglow of the Reunion, the glad 
assurance that the old spirit of '88 burns as brightly as ever, that 
our old friendships mean as much, if not more, to us than ever, and 
that our loyalty to Princeton and the Class are permanent realities 
which may be counted on to draw us together for mutual enjoyment 
and inspiration more often and more easily in the future than in 
the past. 



CLASS OF 1888 MEMORIAL GIFT* 

In 1898, on the occasion of its decennial anniversary, the class 
presented to the university a gift for the endowment of the 
Economic Seminary Library, the income of w<hich was to be 
expended for the purpose of buying books in that department, under 
the direction of Professors Daniels and Wyckoff. The fund, estab- 
Hshed December 7, 1898, consisted of securities of the par value of 
$13,000.00, and an additional amount of $441.85 which was used as 
income in the year 1 898-1 899. The income yielded by the fund, as 
reported by the treasurer of the university to date, is as follows : 

1898-1899 ($441.85 plus other income $295) $ 736-85 

1899-1906 (seven annual incomes of $540) 3780.00 

1906-1907 (investment changed) 466.67 

1907-1908 (one and a half year's interest) 890.00 

1908- 191 3 (five annual incomes of $580) 2900.00 

Total for fifteen years $8773-52 

Average for fifteen years 584-90 

The sum of $300.00 additional was raised by private subscription 
in 1900-1901 through the efforts of Professor Wyckoff, and a 
personal gift of $500.00 was made in 1912-1913 by C. W. McAlpin 
'88, to provide for several series of financial periodicals urgently 
needed for new courses. 

The number of books, not including periodicals, purchased with 
the income of the '88 fund to-date, is approximately 2600.** Some 
45 periodicals are regularly taken, and thereafter bound and put 
upon the library shelves. Including these, the total number of 
bound volumes bought with the '88 fund to date is over 3,000. 

The announcement made at Commencement in June, 191 3, that 
the Class had voted to augment the capital fund of the endowment 
so as to bring it up to $25,000 came at a most opportune time for 

* Report prepared by Frank A. Fetter, successor to W. M. Daniels as 
Professor of Economics. 

** The Library being closed in August the exact figures cannot be obtained 
.at this writing. 



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the welfare of this branch of study in Princeton University. The 
growth of the hterature in the field of economics and social studies 
is so rapid of late that an annual income adequate fifteen years ago 
had become insufficient for the urgent needs of the present. The 
demands made upon the facilities of the Seminary have recently 
outgrown both the room and the supply of books. The growth of 
the Pro-Seminaries for Seniors, who use the Seminary room, and 
the gratifying increase of graduate students in economics which 
marked the opening of the year 1912-1913, both added to these 
demands. The last fact especially calls for additional resources to 
place Princeton abreast of institutions of the first rank in graduate 
work. Dr. Richardson, University Librarian, aptly commenting on 
the situation, said last spring that the class of '88 [Memorial Gift 
had "saved our lives as a university"' so far as the subject of eco- 
nomics was concerned, but that now again we were, comparatively 
speaking, nearing "the starvation line". This condition is now hap- 
pily changed through the enlargement of the gift which makes 
possible greater efficiency and larger usefulness for all economic 
studies in Princeton University. 

Attention may be called to certain needs which would very fittingly 
be met in connection with this change in the '88 ^lemorial Gift. 

The present inadequate seminary quarters of the Department of 
Economics and Social Institutions should be enlarged. They should 
comprise, instead of one small room, a group of rooms allotted to 
various purposes of study. Additional space should be provided in 
the stacks adjacent where all the government documents and other 
reference books now scattered throughout the library could be 
brought together. 

A statistical laboratory should be equipped in immediate proximity 
to the Seminary. 

A portion of the annual income of the endowment should be 
made available for equipment other than books. There is at present 
no fund available for this purpose, and in consequence the most 
serviceable application of the income is in some respects restricted. 
This more elastic application of the income of the enlarged endow- 
ment might properly be provided by the incorporation of appropriate 
terms in the deed of gift. 




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STATISTICS 

The following is a copy of the statistic blank sent to every member 
and ex-member of the Class whose address was known. It is the 
form recommended by the Graduate Council, with several additional 
questions. 

STATISTICS FOR CLASS RECORD 

CLASS OF '88 

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 

October 30, 1912 
(i) Name, including all middle names 

(2) Permanent address 

(3) Residence address 

(4) Business address 

FAMILY RECORD 

(5) Father's full name 

Date and place of father's birth and of marriage 
Occupation 

Academic degrees, if any, with dates and names of Institu- 
tions conferring them. 
If deceased, date and place of death 

(6) Mother's full maiden name 

Date and place of mother's birth 
If deceased, date and place of death 

PERSONAL RECORD 

(7) Date and place of birth of member (If deceased, date and 

place of death) 

(8) (a) If married, date and place of marriage 

(b) Full maiden name of wife (If deceased, date and place 
of death) 

(c) Full name of wife's father, with his occupation and 
academic degrees, if any 

(9) Full names of children, if any. with dates of birth and death 
Name Date of birth Date of death 

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UNIVERSITY RECORD 

(lo) (a) Where prepared 

(b) Date of entering Princeton 

(c) Date of leaving or graduation 

(d) Standing or group on leaving, or at graduation 

(e) Undergraduate honors 

(f) Undergraduate offices 

(g) Undergraduate Club 

(h) Room occupied in Dormitory 
(ii) If student in any other college or higher institution of learn- 
ing, e. g. seminary, law-school, etc., name of Institution and 
inclusive dates of attendance 

(12) All degrees, honorary, or in course, with names of Institu- 

tions conferring them with dates. 

SUBSEQUENT RECORD 

(13) Occupations or professions since leaving Princeton; positions 

held, business, professional or honorary, with dates 

(a) Academic positions, e. g. professor (name of subject and 

of Institution, and inclusive dates of service) 

(b) Ecclesiastical appointments or preferments; e. g. Moder- 

ator (Assembly) ; Bishop (diocese) ; Chaplain (or- 
ganization), with dates 

(c) Church membership or preference 

(d) Elective, Federal or Civic appointments; e. g. Judge, 

Ambassador, Mayor, District Attorney, Councilman, 
A/Cember of Congress, etc., giving details as to place 
and term of service 

(e) Your politics and political activities out of office 

( f ) Military or Naval Service ; rank at time of appointment, 

promotions, term of service, etc., with dates 
(g) Election to learned, professional or business societies, 

with dates 
(h) Other honors or public positions (All positions of honor 

or trust to be included) 
(i) Membership in Clubs or social organizations (including 

Princeton Alumni Association) 

(14) Author of 

(15) Favorite recreation 

(16) Do you take the Alumni Weekly f 

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Cleveland Memorial Tower 
(Completed in 1913) 



The following statistics are based upon returns received from 
members and ex-members, but it must be bortie in mind that no 
direct word has been obtainable from F. M. Frazer, C. Pomerene, 
Downing, Goodwin, Graham, W. L. Harvey, Inslee, Klots, Mac- 
kenzie or Rinehart, and that the very meagre and scattering infor- 
mation at hand about these men, while it must be included, renders 
impossible the preparation of statistics which are scientifically 
reliable. 

DEGREES 

The following shows the first Princeton degree received by each 
member of the Class, with the year of its receipt. 

The list of degrees conferred in the year 1888 has been kindly 
supplied by Prof. V. Lansing Collins, Clerk of the Faculty and 
Editor of the General Catalogue of the University, and may there- 
fore be accepted as official. 

A.B. conferred in 1888 upon Adams, Anderson, Ballantyne, Beebe, 
Black, C. P. Bliss, E. S. Bliss, Brough, Bndd, Campbell, E. Carter, R. 
Carter, J. R. Church, Cowan, Daniels, de Benneville, Dobbins, 
Dniimnond, Farrand, Fenton, Forsyth, /. Frascr, Jr., Fryling, Ful- 
lerton, Godfrey, Halstead, Hamilton, Hancock, O. Harvey, Hatfield, 
Hedges, Herrick, S. C. Hodge, W . L. Hodge, Hopkins, Hutchinson, 
Irvine, Johnson, Jones, S. J. King, Kirk, Knox, McAlpin, McCarter, 
McClure, MacGregor, McMaster, G. W. MacMillan, J. A. Mc 
Millan, McWilliams, Meirs, Mercur, Miller, Morgan, Osmer, Parrott, 
Pershing, Peters, C. Pomerene, L. Pomerene, L. Price, W. Price, 
Prime, E. T. Richardson, E. V. Richardson, Riegel, Rioseco, Robin- 
son, Ross, Runyon, Scott, Sidler, C. A. Smith, C. S. Smith, Studdi- 
ford, Sturges, Talcott, J. B. Thomas, S. G. Thomas, C. W. Van 
Dyke, G. B. W. Van Dyke, Wagenhorst, Waterman, White, 
Williams, Williamson, Wyckoff, and Yeomans. Total, 88. 

B.S. conferred in 1888 upon Blackzvell, H. E. Eraser, F. M; 
Frazer, F. J. King and T. F. Turner. Total, 5. 

C.E. conferred in 1888 upon Bowman, Hewitt and Nicholson. 
Total, 3. 

Total number of degrees conferred in 1888, 96. 

C.E. conferred in 1897 upon E. M. Henry. 

A.B. conferred in 1913 upon Alexander Britton. 

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B.S. conferred in 191 3 upon Robert E. Tod. 

A.M. conferred in 1913 upon Wm. W. Harts. 

Total number of first degrees received from Princeton by mem- 
bers of "88 to date, 100. 

Deducting the 14 deceased members leaves 86 living members, as 
per Directory. 

List of all degrees received from Princeton and other institutions 
of learning and now held by living members and ex-members of '88. 

A.B 77 

A.M 44 

M.D 13 

Ph.D 9 

LL.B 8 

C.E 4 

B.S 4 

B.D 3 

LL.M 2 

D.D I 

D.Sc I 

E.E r 

LL.D I 

M.E I 

Ph.B I 

In addition to the above W. W. Plarts is a graduate of the U. S. 
Military Academy, of the U. S. Engineer School of Application and 
of the Army War College. 

GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION 

In spite of the wide range over which the Class is scattered, it is 

of interest to note that no less than 64 reside in the three contiguous 

states at the head of the list. Several whose activities centre in New 

York City must be here credited to their residence state, New Jersey. 

Pennsylvania 23 

New York 21 

New Jersey 20 

Ohio 8 

District of Columbia 5 

Massachusetts 5 

Illinois 5 

California 3 

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Arizona 

Colorado 

Florida 

Kansas 

Maine 

Maryland 

Michigan 

Minnesota . . . . 

Missouri 

Nebraska 

North Carolina 

Utah 

Vermont 

Australia 

India 

Japan 

F. M. Frazer . . 



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PRESENT OCCUPATIONS 
That the number represented here exceeds the number of men in 
the Class, is due to the fact that many have more than one occupa- 
tion. For instance, almost every doctor holds a professorship in 
some medical school. 

Business 39 

Teaching (Academic Positions) 18 

Law 13 

Divinity 12 

Medicine 12 

Journalism 4 

Agriculture 4 

Engineering 3 

Army 2 

Government Service 2 

Chemistry 2 

Architecture i 

Foreign Missionary i 

Foreign Missions (Administration) i 

Music I 

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VITAL STATISTICS 

MARRIAGES 

Men reported as having married ( including widowers and 

divorced ) 89 

Men reported as never having married 13 

Men unreported as to marriage 5 



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CHILDREN 

of the above 89 marriages 
Boys — Living 95 Deceased 9 Total 104 

Girls— " 93 " 5 " 98 



Totals— " 188 " 14 " 202 

(This does not, of course, include the three children adopted by 
three members, as reported in the biographical section.) 

Average number of children born of each marriage, 2-24/89. 

DISTRIBUTION OF CHILDREN 

The largest family is that of Campbell, who has eight 

living children I X 8^ 8 

Cowan comes next with a family of seven living chil- 
dren 1X7= 7 

Ballantyne is third with a family of six living children. . i X 6= 6 
Farrand and Riegel have each a family of five living 

children 2 X 5^ 10 

Eight men have each four living children 8 X 4= 32 

Twenty-four men have each three living children 24 X 3^ ^^ 

Nineteen men have each two living children 19 X -^ 38 

Fifteen men have each one living child 15X1^15 

Eighteen married men have no living child 18 X 0=: o 

(3 of the 18 have had one child each ) 

Totals 89 188 

The mothers of members reported as living number 47 

The fathers of members reported as living number 25 



POLITICAL AFFILIATION 

Republican 39 

Democratic 20 

Independent Republican 16 

Independent 8 

"Progressive" 4 

Total reporting 87 

The four listed as "Progressive" do not state whether they are 
progressive republicans or progressive democrats. 

One listed as a national republican is a democrat in local politics. 

Six state that while they have generally voted the republican 
ticket, they were for Wilson in 1912. 

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND PREFERENCE 
Presbyterian membership 25 preference 12 total 37 



Episcopal " 


II 


Congregational " 


5 


Methodist 


4 


Baptist " 


2 


L^nited Presbyt. " 


I 


Reformed " 


I 


Roman Catholic '' 


I 


Unitarian " 


I 


Jewish " 





Lutheran " 






II 


22 


I 


'' 6 


I 


" 5 





" 2 


1 


" 2 





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I 


I 


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Total " 51 " 28 " 79 

PRINCETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS 
Forty-four men report membership in some Princeton Club or 
Alumni Association. 

PRINCETON ALUMNI WEEKLY 
Fourteen members and two ex-members, total 16, subscribe to 
this publication. The department known as "The Alumni" has 



many interesting items about individual alumni and is used by many 
class secretaries as a means of communication with their classmates. 

WHIG AND CLIO 

That '88 appreciated the advantages of the Literary Societies very 
generally and impartially, is evidenced by the fact that of the seventy- 
five who report membership, 38 belong to Whig and 37 to Clio. 

While it would be improper to describe in detail all that "Beeb" 
and the editor saw, on a tour of inspection of Clio Hall, it may be 
permissible to say that the handsome and commodious new buildings 
make possible many advantages in the way of social intercourse and 
amusement, of which we would not have dreamed in our day. The 
Halls — for it may be assumed that Whig is not behind Clio in its 
interior outfitting — now offer the attractions of social club houses, 
in addition to the more austere advantages with which we were 
familiar, and it may well be that further development along these 
lines will do much to solve the vexed question of clubs at Princeton, 
while at the same time enlivening the interest in Hall work. 

FAVORITE RECREATIONS 
There is no cause for surprise in the fact that the number appar- 
ently enjoying these exceeds the number of the Class, although a 
careful analysis shows that the avocations of some men are closely 
allied to their vocations. 
Outdoor life, including fishing (21), hunting (10), camping 

and mountain climbing 36 

Golf 20 

Tennis 1 1 

Riding and driving 9 

Gardening and the like 6 

Walking 6 

Motoring 5 

Water sports, including boating, sailing and swimming 5 

Reading 4 

Travel 4 

Bridge 3 

The Family Fireside 3 

Billiards 2 

Bicycling i 

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Collecting engraved portraits of Washington i 

Cricket • ^ 

Football I 

Going back to Princeton i 

"Having a good time" i 

Music I 

Philanthropy i 

Resting i 

Skating i 

Annual visit to Mayo Clinic i 



Total 124 



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DIRECTORY 

Living members who have received a Princeton degree 

* = Attended Twenty-fifth Reunion 

'■'Dr. Robert S. Adams, ^\'aldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City 
^Horace Anderson, 176 Broadway, New York City 

*Rev. John W. Ballantyne, Sialkot, Ptmjab, India 

*Rev. F. G. Beebe, Cutchogue, New York 

*Charles N. Black, c/o University Club, San Francisco, Cal. 

*Prof. Collins P. Bliss, New York University, University Heights, 

New York City 
Edgar S. Bliss, Mittineague, Mass. 
*W. J. J. Bowman, 304 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, N. J. 
^Alexander Britton, Wilkins Building, Washington, D. C. 
*Dr. David D. Brough, Board of Health, 100 Summer St., Boston, 

Mass. 

Charles P. Campbell, 230 South LaSalle St., Chicago, 111. 
♦Ernest T. Carter, 150 West 58th St., New York City 
*Russell Carter, 33 Park St., Montclair, N. J. 
'''Major James Robb Church, c/o Surgeon General U. S. Army, 

Washington, D. C. 
*Rev. Hector W. Cowan, Hobart, N. Y. 

*Prof. Winthrop M. Daniels, 210 Mercer St., Princeton, N. J. 
James S. de Benneville, 26 D Bluff, Yokohama, Japan 
*Rev. Hugh T. Dobbins, Colusa, Cal. 

*Prof. Livingston Farrand, Columbia University, New York City 

*Rev. John F. Fenton, Metuchen, N. J. 

*William H. Forsyth, 320 West Ohio St., Chicago, 111. 

*Dr. Homer E. Eraser, 20 South Portland Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Francis M. Frazer, JJlirrcaboitfs iiiikiionni 

Rev. William Fryling, Winchester, ]\Iass. 
*Prof. Kemper Fullerton, 318 Reamer Place, Oberlin, Ohio 

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Robert Halstead, c/o Blaine-Tliompson Co., Fourth National Bank 
Building, Cincinnati, Ohio 
*Thomas B. Hamilton, General Superintendent, Pennsylvania Co., 

103 1 Ohio Building, Toledo, Ohio 
*James Hancock, Bourse Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Major William W. Harts, Army War College, Washington, D. C. 

O. Howard Harvey, 209 Keyser Building, Baltimore, Md. 
*Dr. Charles J. Hatfield, 2008 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Dr. B. van D. Hedges, 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, N. J. 

Francis M. Henry, 514 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn 
*E. Hicks Herrick, 7 Wall St., New York City 
"^Conrad Hewitt, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 82nd St. and 5th 

Ave., New York City 
*Rev. Samuel C. Hodge, 103 North Fourth St., Easton, Pa. 
*Prof. Edwin M. Hopkins, 1201 Tennessee St., Lawrence, Kansas 
*George W. Hutchinson, 24 Conover Terrace, Orange, N. J. 

*Dr. William M. Irvine, Mercersburg, Pa. 

*Prof. William H. Johnson, Lincoln University, Chester Co., Pa. 
*Charles L. Jones, 1301 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

^Samuel J. King, 222 Riverside Drive, New York City 
Rev. Robert H. Kirk, 151 1 Carnegie Ave., McKeesport, Pa, 

*Charles W. McAlpin, Princeton, N. J. 
*Thomas N. McCarter, Rumson, N. J. 
*Prof. C. F. W. McClure, Princeton, N. J. 

Robert W. MacGregor, 221 North Jefferson St., Dayton, Ohio 

Dr. Porter R. McMaster, Greenwich, N. Y. 
*Dr. George W. MacMillan, Adelphia, N. J. 
*John A. McMillan, 114 Exeter St., West Pittston, Pa. 
*Howard McWilliams, 31 Nassau St., New York City 
*Richard W. Meirs, 1336 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Ulysses Mercur, Racquet Club, Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Junius S. Morgan, Princeton, N. J., or c/o Clai-ence B. Mitchell, 
40 W^all St., New York City 



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*John E. Nicholson, 646 Hudson St., New York City 
^Archibald R. Osmer, Franklin, Pa. 

Prof. Thomas M. Parrott, Princeton. N. J. 
*James H. Pershing, 404 Equitable Building, Denver, Colo. 

T. McClure Peters, Kaysville, Utah 

Celsus Pomerene, Canton, Ohio 

Dr. Lister Pomerene, Coshocton, Ohio 
*Luther E. Price, 7 Walnut Crescent, ^Nlontclair, N. J. 

William C. Price, 7 Walnut Crescent, Montclair, N. J. 
*Ralph E. Prime, Jr., 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. 

*Evans T. Richardson, Tucson, Arizona 
Elliott \'erne Richardson, c/o Consular Bureau, Department of 
State, Washington, D. C. 

* Jacob Riegel, 5217 Greene St., Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Rev. Pedro Rioseco, 2141 North 22nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
'■'Rev. William C. Robinson, 3504 Baring St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
*Walter W. Ross, 105 South LaSalle St., Chicago, 111. 
^William E. Runyon, LaGrange, 111. 

^William L. Sidler, Danville, Pa. 

*Prof. Charles S. Smith, 304 Takoma Ave., Takoma Park. D. C. 

*Dr. William E. Studdiford, 124 East 36th St., New York City 

* Arthur P. Sturges, 31 Nassau St., New York City 

*Rev. J. Frederick Talcott, 60 West 87th St., New York City 
*John B. Thomas, 416 Third St., Lakewood, N. J. 
^Stephen G. Thomas, 40 Wall St., New York City 
Robert E. Tod, 998 Fifth Ave., New York City 
*Rev. Thornton F. Turner, Bennington, Vt. 

Rev. George B. W. Van Dyke, Moosic, Lackawanna Co., Pa. 

*Ellwood O. Wagenhorst, Bond Building, Washington, D. C. 
*Prof. Frank A. Waterman, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. 
^William W. White, 915 Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, Ohio 

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^Rev. Charles B. Williams, 39 West Pomona St., Germantown, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

"^Edward Yeomans, 231 Institute Place, Chicago, 111. 

Total 86. (This includes F. M. Frazer, from whom nothing has 
been heard by friends or family for many years.) 



LIVING EX-MEMBERS 

(?)=Last known but dovibtful address 
* = Attended Tv.'enty-fifth Reunion 

George R. Baldwin, 804 Green St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Charles C. Chadbourn, Wilmington, N. C. 
"^B. Dawson Coleman, Lebanon, Pa. 

William R. Downing, Dwight, Neb. ( ?) 
=^Arthur D. Forst, 73 North Clinton Ave., Trenton, N. J. 

Harry B. Goodwin, Bordentown, N. J. - I 

John C. Graham, Jr., GraceviUe, Florida 

William L. Harvey, Hotel Sinton, Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio ( ?) 

Thomas E. Inslee, Windy Brow Farm, Newton, N. J. 

Harry D. Klots, 221 Fourth Ave., New York City 

Alexander D. Lauer, 1956 North nth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dr. Edward H. McCleery, Kane, Pa. 

Alexander H. McCormick, Jr., 1833 Biltmore St., N. W. Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

Rev. Thomas H. Mackenzie, 39 South Parson Ave., Flushing, N. Y. 

William S. Maxwell, Santa Monica, Calif. 
*Morris L. Parrish, 1500 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
^Daniel W. Phelan, 14 North Munn Ave., East Orange, N. J. 

Theodore K. Rinehart, Webb City, Jasper Co., Mo. (?) 
*Rev. Garrett V. Stryker, American International College, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

Atherton B. Wadleigh, c/o Francis Rawle, Esq., West End Trust 
Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
^Charles H. Wilson, 3 East 35th St.. New York City 

Total, 21. (Total number of living members and ex-members, 107.) 



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EX-MEMBERS NOW ASSOCIATED WITH 
OTHER PRINCETON CLASSES 

The following men entered Princeton with '88, but are now asso- 
ciated with other classes, as below indicated, and hence no longer 
listed as ex-members of our class. 

Fred J. Church, ex-'Sp 

Charles F. Howell, 91 A.B. 

William B. McLean, ex-'89 

Reginald K. Shober, "90 A.B. 

J. DeWitt Sterry, ex-'89 

Walter C. Taylor, ex-'89 

Marsh G. Turner, ex-'89 

Cornelius D. \"an Wagenen, '89 A.B. 



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Dr. McCosh in McCosh Walk 



UNDERGRADUATE MEMORABILIA 



COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY 

Academic Department 

HONOR LIST 



Members of the Class of 1888, who are ranked in the First, Second 
and Third Groups of Scholarship ; the names in each Group being 
arranged in alphabetical order. 



FIRST GROUP 

Magna cum laiide 
Winthrop More Daniels 
Hugh Trowbridge Dobbins 
Edwin Mortimer Hopkins 



Ernest Trow Carter 
Russel Carter 
Frederick L. Drummond 
William Holmes Forsyth 
William Fryling 
Kemper Fullerton 
William Hallock Johnson 



SECOND GROUP 

Cum laude 

Frederick Jay Knox 
Robert Winters MacGregor 
Thomas Marc Parrott 
Pedro Rioseco 
William Henry Runyon 
Charles Sidney Smith 
William Wisner White 



Walter Augustus Wyckofif 



Horace Anderson 
Frederick Griswold Beebe 
Charles Newbold Black 
Collins Pechin Bliss 
Edgar Sumner Bliss 
David Dandie Brough 
Henry Irick Budd, Jr. 
Livingston Farrand 
John Fieldhouse Fenton 



THIRD GROUP 

John Eraser, Jr. 
Charles James Hatfield 
Samuel Colgate Hodge 
William Ledyard Hodge 
George Wallace Hutchinson 
Wilham Mann Irvine 
Porter Robert McMaster 
Howard McWilliams 
James Hammond Pershing 



230' 



Lister Pomerene 
Luther Edmunds Price 
Ralph Earl Prime, Jr. 
Evans Tulane Richardson 
Elliott Verne Richardson 



William Courtland Robinson 
George Elmer Scott 
James Frederick Talcott 
George B. Westcott Van Dyke 
Frank Allan Waterman 



Edward Yeomans 



APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMENCEMENT 

Hugh Trowbridge Dobbins, Latin Salutatory 

Edwin Mortimer Hopkins, English Salutatory 

Winthrop More Daniels, Valedictory 

HONORARY ORATIONS 

With Special Honors Indicated 



Philosophy 
General Excellence 
Political Science 
Modern Languages 
Philosophy 
Classics 
Mental Science 



English Literature 
General Excellence 
Physical Science 
Classics 
General Excellence 



Ernest Trow Carter, 
Russell Carter, 
Frederick L. Drummond, 
Wilham Holmes Forsyth, 
William Fryling, 
Kemper Fullerton, 
William Hallock Johnson, 
Frederick Jay Knox 
Thomas Marc Parrott, 
Pedro Rioseco, 
William Henry Runyon, 
Charles Sidney Smith, 
William Wisner White, 
Livingston Farrand 
Samuel Colgate Hodge, 
William Mann Irvine, 
Robert Winters MacGregor, 
Ralph Earl Prime, Jr. 
Evans Tulane Richardson, 
George B. Westcott Van Dyke, 
Frank Allan Waterman, 
Walter Augustus Wyckoff. 

By Order of the Faculty, 

Henry C. Cameron, 
Princeton, N. J., Clerk. 

June 6, 1888: 

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Our Commencement Day, Wednesday, June 20, 1888, marked 
the transition from the administration of Dr. McCosh to that of 
Dr. Patton. 

The program of '88's Commencement Exercises closed with the 
following : — 

"Address 

By the Retiring President of the College 

James McCosh D.D., LL.D., Litt.D., 

'Twenty Years in Princeton.' " 

Later in the same day the Rev. Francis Landey Patton, D.D., 

LL.D., was inaugurated as President of Princeton College. 

JUNIOR ORATIONS 

\Yh\g Clio 

W. J\I. Daniels L. Farrand 

C. J. Hatfield, 2nd B. van D. Hedges 

W. M. Irvine A. H. Miller, 3rd 

J. H. Pershing, ist W. A. Wyckoff, 4th 



THE LYNDE DEBATE 

Question 
Rcsolz'cd : That the interests of the country demand the passage of 
the Mills Bill as it now stands. 

DEBATERS 

Whig Clio 

W. M. Daniels, ist F. G. Beebe 

S. C. Hodge F. L. Drummond, 2nd 

J. H. Pershing, 3rd G. E. Scott 

Alternate, T. N. McCarter, Jr. Alternate, F. J. Knox 

J UDGES 

Hon. Wm. L. Dayton New Jersey 

Logan E. Murray Esq New Jersey 

DeLancey NicoU, Esq New York 

Rev. Geo. B. Stewart Pennsvlvania 



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CLASS OFFICERS 



FRESHMAN YEAR 



President — A. H. Miller (for a short time, at first) 

President W. M. Irvine 

Vice-President U. Mercur 

Secretary W. C. Taylor 

Treasurer G. E. Scott 

Historian R. Halstead 



SOPHOMORE YEAR 

President E. T. Carter 

Vice-President H. W. Cowan 

Secretary W. E. Stnddiford 

Treasurer W. M. Daniels 



JUNIOR YEAR 

President W. M. Daniels 

Vice-President T. F. Turner 

Secretary C. Hewitt 

Treasurer W. E. Stnddiford 



SENIOR YEAR 

President W. M. Daniels 

Vice-President T. F. Turner 

Secretary C. Hewitt 

Treasurer W. E. Stnddiford 

Historian T. M. Parrott 



1888 - 1898 

President G. E. Scott 

Secretary P. R. McMaster 



2.13 



1898 - I9I3 

President C. W. Mc Alpin 

Secretary W. M. Daniels 



1913 

President C. W. McAlpin 

Secretary E. T. Carter 

Member of Graduate Council B. van D. Hedges 



CLASS DAY ORATORS 

Master of Ceremonies E. O. Wagenhorst 

Class Orator J. H. Pershing 

Class Poet F. L. Drummond 

Ivy Orator W. A. Wyckoff 

Class Historian P.M. Parrott 

Presentation Orator J. R- Church 

Prophet W. M. Irvine 

Censor T. X. McCarter, Jr. 

Class President G. E. Scott 



CLASS DAY COMMITTEE 

James Hancock, Chairman 

E. T. Carter T. B. Hamilton 

H. W. Cowan B. van D. Hedges 

L. Farrand W. L. Hodge 

H. E. Eraser U. Mercur 

J. D. Godfrey L. E. Price 

Robt. Halstead F. S. Thompson 



Lmder the heading "Undergraduate honors," athletic honors 
surely have a place, but as these were not fully given by the mem- 
bers the Editor has taken the liberty of adding many to the personal 
records and, for convenience of reference, the following teams and 
records are compiled from Frank Presbrey's monumental work, 
'* Athletics at Princeton." 

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UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAMS 



'S4-S5 






*H. L. Hodge '86 


Rusher 


*L. R. Wanamaker '1 


"^W. M. Irvine '88 


a 


*T. H. Harris '86 


*C. W. Bird '85 Capt. 


(( 


*J. C. Adams '86 


*C. M. DeCamp '86 


a 


*D. Edwards '85 


*R. M. Hodge '86 


Quarter Back 




A. T. Baker '85 


'^Half Back 


*H. C. Lamar '86 


*A. Moffat '84 


Full Back 




*H. P. Toler '86 


Substitutes 


J. B. Fine '82 


C. E. Griffith '86 




D. D. Bickham '85 



'^Played in Yale Game. 

1883-86 

*C. M. DeCamp '86, Capt 
* W. J. Cook '89 
*T. H. Harris '86 
*J. C. Adams '86 
*R. M. Hodge '86 
*H. C. Lamar '86 
*H. S. Savage '87 
H. W. Ford '89 
C. E. Griffith '86 
H. Williamson '87 
"^Played in Yale Game. 

1886-87 

*£. O. Wagenhorst '81 
*W. J. Cook '89 
*^. M. Irvine '88 
*W. J. George '89 
*R. M. Hodge '86 
*K. L. Ames '90 



Rusher 



Quarter Back 
Half Back 
Full Back 
Substitutes 



Rusher 



Quarter Back 
Half Back 



*H. S. Savage '87, Capt. Full Back 

/. R. CJiiirch '88 Substitutes 

F. K. McCance '87 

H. WilHamson '87 

F. S. Spalding '87 

S. B. Sloan '87 
"^Played in Yale Game. 



*H. L. Hodge 'J 
*//. W. Goivan 'I 
'^W. M. Irvine '6 



^= H. P. Toler '86 

D. D. Bickham '86 
L. E. Price '88 
R. C. Lewis '89 



*//. IV. Cozvan '88 
*F. Moore '89 
*H. L. Hodge '86 



*L. £. Price '88 

L. D. Speir '90 
C. N. Black '88 
J. W. Hirst '90 
W. M. Spalding '87 



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1887-88 

■^E. JVagenhorst '88 Capt 
*5. C. Hodge '88 
*/. R. Church '88 
*//. J!\ Cozcan '88 
*J. Hancock '88 
*K. L. Ames '90 
*L. E. Price '88 
*R. H. Channing '91 
H. H. Janeway '90 
J. S. Black '91 
F. H. Payne "91 
/. JV. Ballantync '88 
'■'Phwed in Yale Game. 



Rusher 



Quarter Back- 
Half Back 

Full Back 
Substitutes 



"^W. J. George '89 
*l^. M. Irvine '88 
*R. E. Speer '89 
D. P.ovaird "89 

*[['. C. Price '88 



H. H. McMahon "87 
W. T. Chapin, P. G. 
J. B. Riggs "92 
C. G. Bickham '90 



UNIVERSITY BASEBALL NI^:ES 



1885 

Infield 
Shaw "86, c 
Bickham '86, p 
Toler '86, ist 
Edwards '85, 2nd, Capt. 
Blossom '87, 3rd 
Cooper "85, ss 

1886 

Brownlee "89, c 

Bickham '86, p 

Larkin '87, ist 

Harris '86, 2nd 

Taylor '88 3rd 

Blossom '87, ss 
1887 

Brownlee '89, c 

Mercur '88, p 

Larkin '87, ist, Capt. 

King '89, 2nd 

JVagenhorst '88, 3rd 

L. E. Price '88, ss 



Outfield Substitutes 

Clark '85, If Mercur '88 

Reynolds '86, cf Britton '88 
Van Ausdal '85, rf Taylor '88 
Dickey '85 
J. C. Carter '86 
Mofifat '84 
Harris "86 

Duffield '81, If King '89 
Reynolds '86, cf Hutchinson '88 
Shaw '86, rf Capt. Mercur '88 

L. E. Price '88 
Toler '86 
Chase '89 



Reynolds '86, If 
Evans "87, cf 
Durell '89, rf 
Duffield '8r, rf 



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Ford '89 
McCance '87 
Prime '88 
Hutchinson 'I 



Ames '90, c Reynolds '86, If Conner '89 

Mercur, '88, p Hutchinson '88 If Young '90 

Dana "91, ist AVatts '91, rf Brownlee 'I 

W. C. Price, '88, 2nd King '89, rf 
Wagenhorst '88, 3d, Capt. Durell '89, cf . 
L. E. Price, '88, ss 



1885 

H. L. Hodge '86 
Nicholson '88 
AlcKecknie "86 
Gamble "85, Capt. 

Substitutes 
Harlan '86 



LACROSSE TEAMS 

S.C.Hodge '88 
R. M. Hodge '86 
Riggs '87 
Bell '85 

J. A. Hodge, Jr. '^2> 



Blakemore '86 
Egbert '85 
Ranney '86 
Spence '85 



1886 

H. L. Hodge '86, Capt. 
S. C. Hodge '88 
Church '88 
Riggs '87 

Substitutes 
Talcott '88 
Segur '89 



Coivan '88 
Cook '89 
Nicholson '88 
R. M. Hodge '86 

Wills '86 



E. S. Bliss 
Harlan '86 
Egbert '86 
Blakemore 

Ranney '86 



1887 

Bonsai '89 
Church '88 
Emans '89 
Cozvan '88 

Substitutes 
Talcott '88 

Nicholson '88 



Blackzvell '88 
Segur '89 
Paxton '89 
Riggs '87, Capt. 

Stone "90 



E. S. Bliss '88 
C. P. Bliss '88 
S. C. Hodge '88 
Knox '88 

Uebelacker '89 



2?,7 



j8SS 

S. C. Hodge '88, Capt. 
Church '88 
Emans '89 
Blackzccll -'88 
Substitutes 
Knox '88 
Voorhees '90 
Alexander '90 



Graham '90 
Talcott '88 
Poe '91 
Segur '89, Capt. 

E. S. Bliss '88 
Bannerman P. G. 
Chapin '90 



Paxton '89 
C. P. Bliss '88 
Nicholson '88 
Bonsai "89 

A. C. McCord '89 
Uebelacker '89 



In 1888 Princeton won the championshi[). 



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Nassau Hall 



CLASS NINES 
(From '88 Nassau Herald) 

FRESHMAN YEAR 

Taylor (Capt.), Mercur, Britton, Yeomans, W. Price, L. Price, 
Irvine, S. King, Wagenhorst. 

SOPHOMORE YEAR 

Irvine, Alercur, Wagenhorst, Yeomans (Capt.), L. Price, W. 
Price, King, Jones. 

JUNIOR YEAR 

Irvine, Mercur, Wagenhorst, (Capt.), Yeomans, L. Price, W. 
Price, Hutchinson, King, R. Carter. 

SENIOR YEAR 

Irvine, Mercur, Wagenhorst (Capt.), Yeomans, L. Price, W. 
Price, King, Hutchinson, R. Carter. 

CLASS FOOTBALL TEAMS 

FRESHMAN YEAR 

Forwards — F. J. Church, Tod, Black, ]\IcKee, Coleman, Wilson, 
M. Turner. QYiarterback — Hancock (Capt.). Half-Backs — S. 
Hodge, L. Price. Fullback— White. Substitutes — W. Price, P. C. 
Lamar. 

SOPHOMORE YEAR 

Forwards — Black, Yeomans, Church, Hamilton, Wagenhorst, 
Nicholson, Downing. Quarterback — Hancock (Capt.). Half- 
Backs — L. Price, W. Price. Fullback — White. Substitutes — Forst, 
Osmer. 

That '88 had the unusual distinction of winning the Peace Cup 
three years in succession, thus vanc|uishing every class from '86 to 
'91 in track athletics, is shown by the following detailed record. 

'88 Winners of the Peace Cup at the Caledonian Games 
June 19, 1886. 

Adams won 2nd prize 2 mile Bicycle race 

Black " 1st " I " Run 

" 2nd " y2 " 

240 



E. T. Cartel- 


2nd 


" I " " 


Hamilton " 


ist 


- i^ " 


'< It 


I St 


" 440 Yard Dash 


King 


2nd 


" 100 " " 


" ti 


2nd 


" 220 " 


Ross 


2nd 


I Mile Walk 


Thompson " 


I St 


tt J u 


Wagenhorst " 


2nd 


Running Broad Jump 


'88 Team 


ISt 


" Tug of War 


a it 


2nd 


(( (( 


1st Team 




2nd Team 


Cowan 




Irvine 


Downing 




Black 


Wagenhorst 




Hancock 


Forst 


|i : 


Morgan 


June 1 8, 1887 






Black won 


2nd 


prize ^ Mile Run 


Blackwell " 


3rd 


" 100 Yard Dash 


E. T. Carter 


2nd 


I Mile Run 


Cowan '' 


ISt 


" Throwing Hammer 


Hamilton 


1st 


" ^ Mile Rim 


" " 


2nd 


tt ^ 11- .1 


King 


ISt 


" 100 Yard Dash 


" - 11 


ISt 


" 220 Yard Dash 


tt 11 


ISt 


" % Mile Run 


Thompson 


ISt 


" I " Walk 


Wyckoff 


ISt 


" I " Run 


'88 Team 


1st 


" Tug of War 


June 18, 1888 






Black won 


2nd 


prize 120 Yard Hurdle 


Campbell 


2nd 


2 Mile Bicycle Race 


Graham 


2nd 


" Running Broad Jump 


Hamilton " 


2nd 


" ^ Mile Run 


King 


1st 


" 100 Yard Dash 


It it 


1st 


" 220 " 


It tt 


1st 


" 440 " Run 


tt tt 


ISt 


" Running Broad Jump 


Thompson " 


ISt 


" 1 Mile Walk 



241 



White 


1st 


" Pole Vault 


'88 Team 


I St 


" Tug of War 


(( u 


2nd 


n a 


1st Team 




2nd Team 


Cowan 




Irvine 


Black 




Jones 


E. V. Richardson 




Hancock 


Waterman 




Morgan 



During our undergraduate course Princeton took only two second 
places in the intercollegiate track games. In 1885 C. E. Griffith '86, 
was second in the quarter-mile run, and in 1887 the Princeton Tug 
of War team took second place. Two of this team, it will be 
noted, were '88 men : 

Cowan '88 (Anchor), Black '88. Jamison '87 and Channing '90. 



Hark! A rumble from the direction of Dominie Studdiford, 

"That'll be about all from you, Ernie." 

All right, Dome ; this is my 

Finish. 



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